3.9

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
31,000 miles

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problem #2

Nov 072007

Skylark 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 62,000 miles
The contact owns a 1996 Buick Skylark. The contact stated that the vehicle leaked antifreeze onto the motor, which then leaked onto the ground. The dealer stated that the failure resided in the lower intake manifold and they would repair it for a fee. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 72,992 and failure mileage was 62,000.

- Lockport, NY, USA

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problem #1

Jul 282000

(reported on)

Skylark

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine runs 30-40mph with foot off gas, due to coolant leaking in engine into oil. Put coolant (dex cool) in car, paid for a window regulator on passenger side, soon light heater ducts, think cylinder shift light clicker, low coolant, engine noise, we were told car was normal.

- New Hudson, MI, USA

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