1998 Buick Park Avenue Coolant Leak

1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE
80,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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IBEALION
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I was told by my mechanic that I have a coolant leak and that a belt needs to be replaced because the coolant is leaking on the belt. Is it reasonable that the belt should need to be replaced?
Mar 9, 2010 at 3:04 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Thank you for the donation,

If the coolant has been leaking on the belt for a while, it may affect the rubber and cause a squeal, if the leak has only been short term and minor, don't worry just now, you should not have a need to be replacing the belt just yet.

mark (mhpautos)
Mar 9, 2010 at 4:35 PM
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