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Matt
253 days ago
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I'd say from your description it sounds like the [head gasket](/topics-head-gasket-chevy/) has failed on the [engine](/topics-engine-chevy/) and this is the reason it no longer starts and was overheating
the next step should be to do a compression test across all cylinders as they should all be within 10-15 psi of each other and I suspect that you will find you have 1 or 2 cylinders with no compression at all
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Lost pressure while driving now won't start. Smell gas when trying to start. Also sounds like the starter keeps going. Also keep loosing water an don't know where Mechanic's Assistant: Have you noticed an increase in fuel ...
Lost pressure while driving now won't start. Smell gas when trying to start. Also sounds like the starter keeps going. Also keep loosing water an don't know where Mechanic's Assistant: Have you noticed an increase in fuel consumption? And how does the vehicle start—same as usual? Fuel consumption has been the same an yes it was starting normal. Although sometimes when I would turn off acted like still wants to run Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model/year of your car? 2012 Chevy Sonic turbo Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Sonic yourself? What have you tried so far? Replaced the valve gasket and cover entire kit. Replaced all [spark plugs](/topics-spark-plug-chevy/) . Replaced cooling fan new battery checked alantor Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? Seems to try an run hot but don't register it's running hot oh an replaced the thermostat