2002 Pontiac Grand Prix Coolant Leak

Tiny
COSULLY777
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  • 2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 103,000 MILES
For the past few months I have been getting a "low coolant" light on. I put new coolant in every couple weeks. When I got the oil changed they said the coolant and oil looked liked it was mixing!
When I turn the car on, for the first 20-30 seconds the car shakes and rattles very bad. What could this be?
Wednesday, June 17th, 2009 AT 10:03 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

First thing to do is get a cooling system pressure test done, this will locate any external coolant leaks, then have a head check done this will check for exhaust gasses in the cooling system, a sure sign of a head or gasket problem, start here.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Wednesday, June 17th, 2009 AT 10:19 PM

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