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Old 06-05-2008, 05:50 PM
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yeah the low coolant light come on in my 99 z28 after driving around for a few. (sometimes even when i first turn it off) Its topped off and the gauge says its cool. im using dexcool 50/50. sensor? or reset something?
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If its full and the the indicator is still saying its low, your sensor is prolly bad. Some guys have luck with pulling it off (on the passenger side) and cleaning the metal pronge with some alcohol and working again.
I did not have such luck. I had to get a new one witch was ~45 bucks at o'reilys.
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cool thanks




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