1996 Chevrolet S 10 Car Leaks Coolant Pretty Bad Think That Broken Head Gasket

1996 CHEVROLET S-10
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my car leaks coolant pretty bad, I think that it is a broken head gasket, is that a good first place to check? or should I try something else first? I'm looking to DIY.
Jan 22, 2013 at 8:57 AM
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Head gaskets rarely leak externally. You need to pressure test the cooling system to track the leak back to it's source.
Jan 22, 2013 at 9:10 AM
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