Q: 3800 series 2
Does the Pontiac firebird 1999 3800 series 2 has the same coolant leak issue as the Bonneville and Buick regal although the intake manifold is different it's straight with an aluminum manifold Vs the plastic intake manifold on the Buick fwd ect
My car has 186000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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