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Old 08-09-2010, 09:54 PM
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my coolant light comes on sometimes when im stepping on gas...and temp gauge also goes up a lil bit but goes back to normal light shuts off...any ideas whats wrong?
 
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Old 08-10-2010, 11:55 AM
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have u checked ur fluid levels. Not wise to drive the car with coolant light flashing could ruin your block.
 
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Old 08-10-2010, 08:00 PM
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i just did a coolant flush...and i notice my cap on my resevoir was loose not tight...so i change out the reservoir and now my coolant cap is on tight...so i hope this will fix it
 
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Old 08-12-2010, 04:31 PM
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yea if ur cap was loose and u drove around the pressure in the system should open a drain plug at the bottom of the resivour to release extra pressure.
 
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