Tom’s Corner Garage: Coolant Leaks – Avoid Excessive Repair Bills

October 7th, 2009 admin

This weekly feature for Edmunds Daily about car repair and maintenance is written by Tom Torbjornsen, the popular host of America's Car Show on satellite radio. Dear Tom, I own a full size 1996 GMC conversion van. I have to add antifreeze at least once a month but I never see any antifreeze on the driveway. Do you have any idea where it's going? John from Batavia…


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