1994 Buick Regal 3.8 - coolant leaking from intake gasket
My car is a 1994 Buick Regal Custom, 3800 V6, 240,000km (150k miles).
Since about 2 years, some coolant leaks from the intake gasket. At
first I had to add some coolant once or twice a year, now I need to add
a pint every 3-4 weeks. There is no trace of coolant in the engine oil.
The cost to replace the gasket (with labour) is near 500$. Since my
car's value is about 1000-1500$, I hesitate to have it fixed (and I
wouldn't mind adding some coolant, even if it was every week). I plan
to keep this car for about a year and a half, maximum.
Now what should I do?
Is there a high risk of having coolant in the engine oil in the next
year if the problem gets worst?
Should I try to add stop-leak, or would it clog the heater core (I live
in Quebec and I need my heater to work in winter!)
Or should I just check the coolant level every week and add some when
needed?
Thank you for your help!!
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