1996 Pontiac Firebird engine leaking

1996 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
120,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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TFEATHERSTONE
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i want to buy a car from this man and he said that the engine is leaking on the left side and that it was oil what does this mean
Aug 6, 2008 at 10:26 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,


You will really need to have a mechanic inspect this before you buy, as if it is a head gasket leak you may wish to get a quote before committing your self to a purchase.

Mark (mhpautos)
Aug 6, 2008 at 10:32 AM
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