NHTSA Complaint #10228646 — 1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10228646
Vehicle	1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 10, 2007
Date Filed	May 22, 2008
Mileage	80,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

ENGINE OIL IS LEAKING FROM THE FRONT VALVE COVER OF THE 3.8L SUPERCHARGED ENGINE AND DRIPPING ON THE FRONT EXHAUST MANIFOLD. *TR

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