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Old 09-16-2008, 11:28 AM
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Default Cooling system symbol showed up this morning...

Is this an issue I can fix myself, or do I need to take it to the dealer? I just had a pretty expensive trip there and would like to avoid another. Im due for an oil change, can they just re-fill the coolant as well? TIA
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Default Well, if the light came on, you most likely have a leak I would think. First place I would check is

the after run coolant pump under the intake manifold...common failure item.
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Default Why would ever go to the dealer once you're out of warranty? That expensive trip you describe would

have been less expensive at a good independent shop.
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2nd, that or the coolant expansion tank. Those tend to crack and leak.
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def check for a leak and if nothing is found send in and oil sample for analysis
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Default that level indicator underneath the expansion tank too, the wires can get real brittle and break

check there, it might just be that
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Default check coolant level, check for leaks, pressure test cooling system, oil analysis

like others have said, common leaks are 2ndary pump (in valley in intake manifold), expansion tank, and heater hoses running from rear of engine up through false firewall.

Its possible you don't have a leak and have just lost some coolant over time. But, unless you're sure of that do what has been suggested above. That and pray you don't have a cracked block <knocks on wood>
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Thanks!!
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