Hi the other day I started my car and almost all my oil c...
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Daniel Chaidez
246 days ago
Good Afternoon, my name is \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* ill be helping you, so sorry to hear about the issues here on the Pontiac. I know how frustrating it can be to deal with oil leaks like this. A leak that large is usually damage to the lower oil pan or front engine cover. Once the engine is running and the oil is hot and pressurized it would come out quite fast. I would also recommend we inspect for any damage oil lines or cooler that would also have the same effect. Losing the coolant scares me since its usually a sign of a blown head gasket which could also explain the oil leak. I would recommend we run a compression test on the engine to see if its sealing internally and worth saving. if it comes back low we have blown a head gasket and with the oil leak issue i would advise an engine replacement im afraid.
Customer
246 days ago
Okay thank you I have kept coolant in it and it hasn’t gotten over heated or anything I’ve just noticed that I have definitely had to add more then I’m use too
Daniel Chaidez
246 days ago
right and that coolant disappearing slowly is the main symptom to worry about here.
Customer
246 days ago
Alright also not long ago my car started to make a funny noise when it's cold and then when I'd take off or stop at stop signs it would kind of miss when taking off this is recent also
Daniel Chaidez
246 days ago
ah okay a misfire can also set when a head gasket is blown or leaking so id recommend we go ahead and do that compression test i mentioned so we can be sure if we have a good engine or not.
Customer
246 days ago
Okay thanks
Daniel Chaidez
246 days ago
pleasure is all mine!
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