2008 Base (LS) Consuming/Loosing Coolant
#1
2008 Base (LS) Consuming/Loosing Coolant
I'm the original owner. She's a 2008 base model (no options at all). She has about 77,000 miles on her. Over the past month she seems to be consuming coolant. I only discovered the problem when the CEL came on and the coolant temp gauge (and display in the info center) stopped working. Topped it up and upon the next full cool/warm cycle the gauge started working again, took several more restarts for the CEL to go out. I have had to top up the coolant almost weekly. I don't see any puddles so I'm thinking head gasket? Ugh, I sure hope not. She has NEVER overheated, if the gauge is to be believed, also no idiot lights indicating overheat. Any thoughts? Is head gasket a common failure for the base engine? Other things to check before taking her to the dealer? Anyone remember what the power train warranty was for 2008?
Car in question:
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Last edited by StormChaser; 03-01-2012 at 03:26 PM. Reason: Edit, yes, I know it's a LS, not LT, cant edit the title!
#4
No sign of leaks, so not a hose or radiator. Appointment has been scheduled for 8:00AM Tuesday. Wish me luck.
Oh, anyone care to guess what it is? I'm leaning head gasket. If the head has to come off...any "while you're at it" stuff I should do? Either maintenance or performance?
Oh, anyone care to guess what it is? I'm leaning head gasket. If the head has to come off...any "while you're at it" stuff I should do? Either maintenance or performance?
#6
No sign of leaks, so not a hose or radiator. Appointment has been scheduled for 8:00AM Tuesday. Wish me luck.
Oh, anyone care to guess what it is? I'm leaning head gasket. If the head has to come off...any "while you're at it" stuff I should do? Either maintenance or performance?
Oh, anyone care to guess what it is? I'm leaning head gasket. If the head has to come off...any "while you're at it" stuff I should do? Either maintenance or performance?