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2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
176,345 MILES • 3.4L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MICHELLE GILLICK
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I replaced the water pump and gaskets it ran for two months. My car goes through a lot of antifreeze two gallons a day. now it is leaking from back of engine. some say it is the block. could it be the freeze plug?
Sep 1, 2016 at 12:21 PM
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JOHNNY G.JR
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Freeze plug, cracked block,head gasket, Try a pressure test on cooling system for starters
Sep 1, 2016 at 2:28 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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You can get one of those inspection cameras they rent them at auto zone.
Sep 1, 2016 at 2:51 PM
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