Q: Recently got a estimate to repair the intake manifold. I have anti-freeze in the engine oil and was told it's the intake gasket.

asked by on December 20, 2016

Will mechanic check for head gasket damage before ding work including flush out system and oil several times what's the warranty ?

My car has 152000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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