Expert: Sean Halliday - 1/22/2007

Question
I have been replacing antifreeze in my car every 3-4 days now.  The antifreeze will leak under my hood and I can even see where the coolant is pooling in a spot under my hood.  I have replaced the water pump and the thermostat just under a month ago.  One mechanic told me that it may be a leak in my intake gasket.  Am I looking to pay a big price to fix this problem?  Who would be better to fix it: a regular mechanic or a Pontiac shop?  Any ideas?

Answer
Really its a leak from any number of places.What you have to do is find out exactly where its leaking from.The best way is to use a pressure tester which most shops will have.It pressurises the system and forces the coolant out under more pressure than normal running and its easy to see,As for whos gonna fix it,its your call ,dealer or private shop.Whoever you think is more reliable/experienced and gives you a good warranty.Usually the dealer is best.