Cars burning coolant

Asked by Alexander Mar 04, 2019 at 05:09 AM about the 2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

So the car is burning coolant there is no leak also
no coolant in the oil just changed the thermostat I
don't know what to do next is it an intake gasket
please help

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Gary answered 5 years ago

Next step would be to pressure test the cooling system. While under pressure, remove the spark plugs and crank over the engine. This will tell you which cylinder is leaking. It is likely a leaking head gasket.

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