Leaking coolant and now oil!
February 5th, 2010
Hello, I’ve recantly had my 2001 Chevy Cavaliers head gasket replaced (in summer). Now it’s leaking coolant, overheating after driving for 5 mins, and just this mornong is leaking oil! I am so broke being that it’s almost Christmas and having three kids I can’t afford to get it looked at yet, does anyone have any idea whats wrong with my car?
Due to overheating, the aluminum head is likely warped, which is allowing the head gasket to leak coolant and oil. Don’t drive the car, until it’s fixed–have it towed. If you drive the car, you run the risk of also damaging the valves. It’s very important to never allow an aluminum head engine to overheat–all it takes is once for major damage to occur.
