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larmo1967 · 10-20-2010, 06:05 PM

well i have mine in shop now car is 1 year old bought oct 14 2009 built in aug and it has 2500 miles on it

larmo1967 · 10-20-2010, 06:09 PM

this is going to sound dumb but is the coolant in the camaro red ?? anyone know please tell me

cowjazz · 10-20-2010, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by larmo1967

this is going to sound dumb but is the coolant in the camaro red ?? anyone know please tell me

Yes it is red

camarogolfguy · 10-21-2010, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by camarossrs2150

im having this problem .everybody please check

Just had this exact same problem fixed. Took the dealer a week to get the tool.:(

camarogolfguy · 10-21-2010, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by lbheat

Would I still qualify for this repair if a supercharger was installed to my car?

Probably. The leak is from a plug on the underside of the engine.

Big Daddy Kane · 10-27-2010, 06:49 PM

Wow, I got my car 2 weeks ago. Its brand new. I just noticed anitfreeze underneath it. I investigated it, and sure enough, its the coolant fitting that goes into the engine block. But, mine was loose. I could turn it by hand. So I tightend it up to 37 ft lbs. I guess I will see what happens.

Big Daddy Kane · 10-27-2010, 06:50 PM

Here are 2 pics. The end of the screwdriver is the fitting that was loose.

Riddim21 · 11-05-2010, 07:35 PM

My vehicle is currently at the shop for the same issue. I was wondering will I be charged for this? I had since April 2010 and it has 4400 miles. They shouldn't right?

Big Daddy Kane · 11-11-2010, 04:59 PM

If your car is stock, then no, you shouldn't be charged for anything.

ORANGA2D · 11-12-2010, 02:53 PM

When I had my oil changed they found this issue during the inspection. It wasn’t cross threaded, but I had a slight leak. They did steps 1-5 and all covered under warranty.

ron10 · 11-12-2010, 03:15 PM

i had the same problem.coolant leak was the fitting to cool the transmission.i hope it is fixed.i just had it done.i still smell something after i drive the car that smells like hot coolant.

mickey · 11-13-2010, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by camarossrs2150

im having this problem .everybody please check

While working on my exhaust I noticed a drip on the crossmember. Was not sure if it was oil or anti-freeze. Took it in to the dealer in the morning and I was told it would take all day to repair. It took all day but it was repaired. Thanks for the heads up.
Mickey

#9 · 12-18-2010, 08:07 AM

Mine is back in the shop for this reason. I just got it back a week ago for the lifter upgrade. She was in there for 3 weeks. I kept smelling burning coolant couldn't find the leak. When I read the PIP, I found I could turn this fitting with my finger tips and the hose was wet. Don't know if this is the only cause for the smell but we'll see. I didn't want to hear their excuse why they didn't fix it while the motor was torn down.

rebecca_elaine · 01-12-2011, 07:19 PM

My 2010 Camaro also had an oil coolant leak, I was having the oil changed and the mechanic pointed it out to me. The dealer replaced the oil coolant system in the car and while that was being replaced we had to have a new exhaust system put on the car because the baffles cracked. This all happened right at 12,000 miles. The car now has 16,988 miles on it and we have had it almost a year and right now it is sitting at the dealership yet again because a valve spring broke off, fell in to the pistons, and it threw a rod. The car has been in the garage for almost 2 weeks and I don't know if I will get it back. My car has been babied the oil has been changed every 3000 miles, the engine has been cleaned at least once a month. Has anyone else had this many problems with their Camaro?

10-27-2010, 06:50 PM	#21
Big Daddy Kane Drives: Red 1SS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bethel Park, PA Posts: 195	Here are 2 pics. The end of the screwdriver is the fitting that was loose. Attached Images

11-11-2010, 04:59 PM	#23
Big Daddy Kane Drives: Red 1SS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bethel Park, PA Posts: 195	If your car is stock, then no, you shouldn't be charged for anything. __________________ Kooks LT Headers/catback exhaust, E-force supercharger, JRE fuel line upgrade, JRE differential, 3.91 LPE gears, Roto-fab intake, JRE tune, DSS Carbon Fiber driveshaft, MGW shifter, Hotchkis chassis braces

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10-20-2010, 06:05 PM	#15
larmo1967 Drives: 2010 camaro rs ss2 Join Date: May 2010 Location: kalamazoo michigan Posts: 28 View My Garage	well i have mine in shop now car is 1 year old bought oct 14 2009 built in aug and it has 2500 miles on it

10-20-2010, 06:09 PM	#16
larmo1967 Drives: 2010 camaro rs ss2 Join Date: May 2010 Location: kalamazoo michigan Posts: 28 View My Garage	this is going to sound dumb but is the coolant in the camaro red ?? anyone know please tell me

10-27-2010, 06:49 PM	#20
Big Daddy Kane Drives: Red 1SS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bethel Park, PA Posts: 195	Wow, I got my car 2 weeks ago. Its brand new. I just noticed anitfreeze underneath it. I investigated it, and sure enough, its the coolant fitting that goes into the engine block. But, mine was loose. I could turn it by hand. So I tightend it up to 37 ft lbs. I guess I will see what happens.

11-05-2010, 07:35 PM	#22
Riddim21 Drives: 2010 camaro 1ss/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kissimmee,FL Posts: 14	My vehicle is currently at the shop for the same issue. I was wondering will I be charged for this? I had since April 2010 and it has 4400 miles. They shouldn't right?

11-12-2010, 02:53 PM	#24
ORANGA2D Drives: 2011 IOM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Temecula, CA. Posts: 568 View My Garage	When I had my oil changed they found this issue during the inspection. It wasn’t cross threaded, but I had a slight leak. They did steps 1-5 and all covered under warranty.

11-12-2010, 03:15 PM	#25
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	i had the same problem.coolant leak was the fitting to cool the transmission.i hope it is fixed.i just had it done.i still smell something after i drive the car that smells like hot coolant.

12-18-2010, 08:07 AM	#27
#9 Drives: 2010 red 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Seale AL Posts: 28	Mine is back in the shop for this reason. I just got it back a week ago for the lifter upgrade. She was in there for 3 weeks. I kept smelling burning coolant couldn't find the leak. When I read the PIP, I found I could turn this fitting with my finger tips and the hose was wet. Don't know if this is the only cause for the smell but we'll see. I didn't want to hear their excuse why they didn't fix it while the motor was torn down.

01-12-2011, 07:19 PM	#28
rebecca_elaine Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: VA Posts: 1	My 2010 Camaro also had an oil coolant leak, I was having the oil changed and the mechanic pointed it out to me. The dealer replaced the oil coolant system in the car and while that was being replaced we had to have a new exhaust system put on the car because the baffles cracked. This all happened right at 12,000 miles. The car now has 16,988 miles on it and we have had it almost a year and right now it is sitting at the dealership yet again because a valve spring broke off, fell in to the pistons, and it threw a rod. The car has been in the garage for almost 2 weeks and I don't know if I will get it back. My car has been babied the oil has been changed every 3000 miles, the engine has been cleaned at least once a month. Has anyone else had this many problems with their Camaro?