I have a 2008 saturn vue with a 2.4l engine that is losing anti freeze cant see any leaks when pressure test. The oil is not over full and it does not seam to be burning it either.

I have a 2008 saturn vue with a 2.4l engine that is losing anti freeze cant see any leaks when pressure test. The oil is not over full and it does not seam to be burning it either.

Perform a "Block Test" with the special Block Check tool and fluid to determine if the cylinder head gasket is leaking hydrocarbons into the cooling system and fluid into the cylinders. This test can also be performed
with a emissions analyzer, holding the probe over the open radiator to detect hydrocarbons.

Jim O’Neill
Chino Autotech Inc.

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