2002 Buick Century Oil in Antifreeze

2002 BUICK CENTURY

95,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC

TIMB

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While driving recently, the low coolant level light came on. The radiator had oil (sludge) in it. The car has been running fine. The mechanic I had look at it said this model of car is known for having intake manifold gasket problems and stated this is the problem. The oil looks fine. Could this be a head gasket problem? If it is only an intake manifold gasket problem, would it be worthwhile to also do the extra work of replacing the head gaskets (e.g. is this car notorious for head gasket issues, also?)?

Thank you.

Feb 2, 2008 at 9:55 PM

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[quote:4ba24b48a3="TimB"]Other Category problem
2002 Buick Century 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 95000 miles
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While driving recently, the low coolant level light came on. The radiator had oil (sludge) in it. The car has been running fine. The mechanic I had look at it said this model of car is known for having intake manifold gasket problems and stated this is the problem. The oil looks fine. Could this be a head gasket problem? If it is only an intake manifold gasket problem, would it be worthwhile to also do the extra work of replacing the head gaskets (e.g. is this car notorious for head gasket issues, also?)?

Thank you.[/quote:4ba24b48a3]

we used to do at least two a week
its a manifold gasket
only !!!!

Feb 3, 2008 at 4:59 PM

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