Q: having a leak problem
i have a 2002 alero oldsmobile and i got my thermostat fix my antifreeze keep leaking out and white smoke is coming from the hood from the leaks and my back break lights keep going out
My car has 670001 miles.
My car's transmission is unknown to me.
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