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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 10:23 PM
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The low coolant lite come on about a week ago, so I check it and its low. Go and buy the orange Dex-cool and fill 'er up. Then yesterday, only two days agfter I fill it up, the damn lite is back on but the coolant is full. Whats up with this damn lite? I know this is a common problem, but how can I permanently fix it? Also does the dex-cool evaporate or something b/c it seems to go fast. Thanks.
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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 10:41 PM
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you need to replace your coolant level sensor, it is on the passenger side if i can recall, you might be burning a little coolant but you do loose some naturally through that pores in the aluminum after extended periods of time.
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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 08:37 PM
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I wouldnt replace it yet. Dex-cool has a tendency to cause sludge build up. Try cleaning the sensor first. Thats what i did and it has been working correctly ever since then.
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 05:54 PM
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do u need to take the battery out to take the sensor off? I can't reach it too well. And does it screw off or do u just pull it? Just wonderin
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 01:24 PM
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i was told by the forum that you just have to take the battery out and a metal clip holding the sensor on if you want to clean it. and don't forget to drain the radiator to a level below the sensor so it doesn't come squirting out all over the place before you take it out.
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Old Sep 15, 2007 | 12:01 PM
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you got it. I didnt drain the radiator to below the sensor. I dont remember what I did but it didnt come squirting out. The coolant wasnt low either.
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