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Oldsmobile Alero

Report: Intake Manifold Gaskets May Leak Coolant or Engine Oil

Oldsmobile Alero Problem

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Model Years Affected: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Engines Affected: 2.4L 4 Cylinder, 3.4L V6

Average Mileage: 93,026 mi (46,234 mi - 143,000 mi)

The intake manifold gasket may develop and external engine oil or coolant leak. In some cases, an internal coolant leak may occur causing coolant to mix with the engine oil. Our technicians tell us that operating the engine with a coolant/oil mix can result in internal engine damage. Replacing the intake manifold gasket should correct these leaks.

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Visitor, 2001 Oldsmobile Alero, 3.4L V6, 52,000 mi

gaskets replaced

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Visitor, 2001 Oldsmobile Alero, 3.4L V6, 120,000 mi

bought the car had 116,000 miles. intake gasket repaired at shop at 115,999. now has 20,000 miles out again.

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Visitor, 2001 Oldsmobile Alero, 3.4L V6, 143,000 mi

I took my car in because I heard a squeaking sound and thought it was a belt. it was the water pump anyway they told me about the manifold leak and it would cost $1000. I was very sick to my stomach because we had this problem fixed 2 or 3 years ago.

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Visitor, 2000 Oldsmobile Alero, 3.4L V6, 88,000 mi

Nothing seems different about the way the Alero runs, but when I took it to the dealer for unrelated repairs, they discovered that the intake manafold gasket was leaking oil. They said that it would not necessarily create a puddle, but rather would stream along the bottom of the car as it is driven. So far the coolant has not mixed. Watch out for wheel issues (control arm, brakes) with this model.

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Visitor, 2001 Oldsmobile Alero, 3.4L V6, 130,000 mi

HAD IT REPLACED, NOT ONCE BUT THREE TIMES, THE FIRST TWO TIMES, WAS WITH FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS, AND IT DID THE SAME THING..JUST RECENTLY GOT IT FIXED WITH WHAT THE MECHANIC CALLED A UPDATED GASKET..THIS IS A LEMON

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Visitor, 2002 Oldsmobile Alero, 3.4L V6, 46,234 mi

leaking intake gasket driver side

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Visitor, 2001 Oldsmobile Alero, 3.4L V6, 52,000 mi

gaskets replaced

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Visitor, 2001 Oldsmobile Alero, 3.4L V6, 120,000 mi

bought the car had 116,000 miles. intake gasket repaired at shop at 115,999. now has 20,000 miles out again.

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Visitor, 2001 Oldsmobile Alero, 3.4L V6, 143,000 mi

I took my car in because I heard a squeaking sound and thought it was a belt. it was the water pump anyway they told me about the manifold leak and it would cost $1000. I was very sick to my stomach because we had this problem fixed 2 or 3 years ago.

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Visitor, 2000 Oldsmobile Alero, 3.4L V6, 88,000 mi

Nothing seems different about the way the Alero runs, but when I took it to the dealer for unrelated repairs, they discovered that the intake manafold gasket was leaking oil. They said that it would not necessarily create a puddle, but rather would stream along the bottom of the car as it is driven. So far the coolant has not mixed. Watch out for wheel issues (control arm, brakes) with this model.

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Visitor, 2001 Oldsmobile Alero, 3.4L V6, 130,000 mi

HAD IT REPLACED, NOT ONCE BUT THREE TIMES, THE FIRST TWO TIMES, WAS WITH FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS, AND IT DID THE SAME THING..JUST RECENTLY GOT IT FIXED WITH WHAT THE MECHANIC CALLED A UPDATED GASKET..THIS IS A LEMON

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Visitor, 2002 Oldsmobile Alero, 3.4L V6, 46,234 mi

leaking intake gasket driver side

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