Base Engine Misfire with Coolant Consumption. Generic Unit Repair 2008

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Generic 🢒 2008 🢒 Unit Repair 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 6.0L 🢒 Base Engine Misfire with Coolant Consumption

Cause

Correction

Faulty cylinder head gaskets and/or cracking or other damage to the cylinder heads and engine block cooling system passages

Coolant consumption may or may not cause the engine to overheat.

•	Inspect for spark plugs saturated by coolant. Refer to Spark Plug Inspection in Engine Controls - 6.0L.

•	Perform a cylinder leak down test. Refer to Cylinder Leakage Test.

•	Inspect the cylinder heads and engine block for damage to the coolant passages and/or a faulty head gasket. Refer to Coolant in Combustion Chamber.

•	Repair or replace as required.