i have a 1996 skylark and i heard about the coolant leaking through the head gaskets. is this true? my low coolant light is on, and i have been low on antifreeze. i just added about a quart or two.can this problem be remedied? if so what is the repair, if any and how much might it cost. thanks for your help
wig

I'd get the leak checked and confirmed. A vehicle can leak from a lot of places; hoses, radiator, waterpump, intake and headgaskets. The 3100's are famous for the intake gasket leaking coolant and if that is the case you are looking at about 300 -400 dollars Canadian. I've heard of head gaskets leaking but havn't come across one. Head gaskets do cost a lot more, I' say in the region of 600-800 dollars.
Good Luck.

Hi this came from Consumers Digest web site Coolant leak: Some cars mysteriously lose coolant because of a bad seal on the pressure cap of the surge tank. (1992-94) although it says 92 -94 it may be worth checking out on yours as well. Hope I helped out airbooster :smile: