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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 04:18 AM
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Hi everyone!
i had filled up the coolant on july 21st and i just had to fill it up again today,(the coolant light went on), is this normal? doesn't seem like it to me. is there a TSB for this? geez good thing i had coolant handy. :\
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 04:24 AM
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Originally Posted by dreamcar2012
Hi everyone!
i had filled up the coolant on july 21st and i just had to fill it up again today,(the coolant light went on), is this normal? doesn't seem like it to me. is there a TSB for this? geez good thing i had coolant handy. :\
Does not sound good. Do we assume that you have done a visual check of all of the hoses and the engine block for leaks. Do you smell antifreeze inside the car or even outside after you have driven for a while. Do you see any white smoke coming out of your exhaust pipe. Are there any wet spots under the radiator . You can also get the system pressure tested for leaks. Also is the radiator pressure cap in good working order. Check it out and let us know.
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 04:33 AM
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Does not sound good. Do we assume that you have done a visual check of all of the hoses and the engine block for leaks. Do you smell antifreeze inside the car or even outside after you have driven for a while. Do you see any white smoke coming out of your exhaust pipe. Are there any wet spots under the radiator . You can also get the system pressure tested for leaks. Also is the radiator pressure cap in good working order. Check it out and let us know.
would this be covered by the manufacturer's warranty?
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Assuming the car is under warranty, just bring the car to the dealer and tell them it's leaking coolant. No need to do their work for them.
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Assuming the car is under warranty, just bring the car to the dealer and tell them it's leaking coolant. No need to do their work for them.
Yes, it is still under warranty
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