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03 alero uses water and oil

Old Dec 22, 2006 | 08:32 PM
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i have a 2003 olds alero that is using 2 quarts of oil every 3000 miles


and 2 cups of water also no sign of blue or white smoke.Anyone know where it is going????
 
Old Dec 23, 2006 | 03:45 AM
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AS FAR AS THE COOLANT LOSS I WOULD RECOMMEND A PRESSURE TEST, AS FAR AS THE OIL LOSS I WOULD LOOK FOR LEAKS. IF YOU DONT SEE ANY LEAKS IT MAY BE TIME TO ABANDON SHIP.
 
Old Dec 23, 2006 | 10:09 AM
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lausere,


I'm thinking a compression test is in order. That's an awful lot of oil...but, depending on how you are losing it, you may not see smoke. Pressure test sounds good, too. I don't think it's a head gasket, just a tired motor. JMHO.


ilike,


I see your keyboard is still broken...


C.J.
 
Old Jan 11, 2007 | 12:08 AM
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where can u get one of those testers
 
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