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Jan 22, 2013 | 07:29 AM

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another coolant question

So the low coolant light comes about 5 minutes after the car has been running. I'll check the level on the dipstick in the reservoir before I start it and it is completely covered and dripping so I can't get a read on if the damn thing is low or not. Any ideas as to why the dipstick would be soaked all the way to the top?

Jan 22, 2013 | 07:47 AM

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My car does the same thing every now and again but when check my coolant its full and radiator full. I was told its the low coolant sensor that needs replacing. I hope this helps.

Jan 23, 2013 | 12:11 PM

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^maybe...

First you need to open the radiator cap (preferably with the engine cold) and see if there is coolant at the top. If so, its a bad coolant level sensor. (The sensor is installed to the radiator - not the overflow bottle.) If not, its something else...

Jan 23, 2013 | 02:10 PM

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Thanks guys, hopefully its just the sensor. I'll check the radiator now

Jan 23, 2013 | 02:50 PM

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Just make sure you keep an eye on ur temp gauge. Even tho its a dummy, it'll go up when its overheating, so if you see that just pull over and let her cool

Jan 24, 2013 | 02:39 PM

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When you check the radiator, should you be able to see the fluid?

Jan 24, 2013 | 02:42 PM

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When you check the radiator, should you be able to see the fluid?

Yes, you should most deffenitly see the coolent, it should be above the sensor but below the overflow line that runs to the resivor

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Jan 25, 2013 | 05:52 PM

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Ok just making sure. When you fill the radiator should you have the front end up, like on ramps, to prevent air bubbles? Something my buddy told me just want to know if that's necessary.

Hell no. Just fill it. An air pocket forms on the engine side of the tstat for another reason.

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