99 saturn LS

1999 SATURN
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MISTYCLOUD
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i have a 99 saturn LS, w/ about 180k, auto it leaks coolent when it is hot so i replaced the thermostat. now the service soon light comes on and it runs hot. the reservor don't have any pressure behind it and it burns oil alot. what's wrong with my car?
Oct 31, 2007 at 12:56 PM
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BLACKOP555
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preform a cylinder compression test. i belive you may have a blown had causing it to burn the coolant and oil due tothe oil being diluted down.
Oct 31, 2007 at 7:46 PM
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