1995 Pontiac Grand Am Coolant Leak?

[Stephen Hill]

I just started driving 95 Pontiac Grand Am which was driven by my family for many years but was garage kept until maybe 5 years ago. It just crossed over 54,000 miles. I recently drove it (for the first time) 75 miles to get it home. A day or two later the "low coolant" light came on the dash and my engine began to smoke. I added coolant and by a few hours later the resevoir was empty again. The resevoir has gone from full to empty multiple times over the last few days. I noticed that I filled it, and drove it to work (5 miles) and when I got to work it was still full. But after sitting a bit it was empty agian.

The 2 hoses connecting to the radiator seem to be fine. Are there any other common leaks or other related issues for these cars that anyone can help me with?

 

[Zimgxp]

Check the oil, make sure it doesn't look like a milkshake. Could be a head gasket. If there are no external leaks, it is leaking internaly. If it is the v6, they are known for lower intake leaks.