Vortec 350
Newbie
I just purchased a 1998 c2500 with a 350 Vortec with a 4l80e. It's a decent truck except that it uses coolant. When I first got it I changed the oil and drove it for a while. I noticed it was burning some oil so I was adding a 1/4 quart in 500 miles. My stupid self forgot to look at the coolant level, so when I looked the resevoir tank saw empty and the radiator was like 1/2 full. Anyway I added a gallon and a half to get it to the cold line. I've been driving it turning the heat on and off to try to get the level to settle. It's been about 200 miles since I added the coolant and it is still got a coolant drinking problem. I know the intake manifold gaskets are a common problem, but I don't know what the symptoms are and she seams to run good. Also I don't see it leaking anywhere, and no it's not ending up in the transmition. Thanks for reading any help would be appreciated.