Originally Posted by Just Dave
Exhaust leak and fluctuating coolant are indicators of a bad head gasket. But I can't see it blowing a head gasket just cruising around.
The charging issue was probably a wet belt.
I was hoping not to hear the word head in the answer
But yeah i think the charging was a bad belt.
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