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The case of the missing coolant
Posted by Finch (more from Finch) on Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:30:18
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It was very cold here last week and I had to put my car through a few -15F morning starts. It started surprsingly quickly and ran geat. Now its warmer and I've gotten the "Fill Coolant Fluid" warning for the last three mornings.
I checked it over yesterday and again today. The coolant is a bit low, but I do not see any drips around the hoses or water pump. The waterpump was replaced at ~64k so it should still be fine 12K miles later. I hope and pray this isn't the head gasket. The oil looks and smells good. The car starts quickly and doesn't pump out much steam/smoke.
What are the thoughts of the board?
Also, which coolant should I use. I know Saab coolant is blue. The stuff in the tank is green and I know for sure it was put in there by Schmelz Saab, so it should be fine to top off with Prestone, right?
TIA,
2001 9-3s 76K miles
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Posts in this Thread:
- The case of the missing coolant, Finch, Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:30:18 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: The case of the missing coolant, Josh93NY, Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:21:04
- Re: The case of the missing coolant, William, Mon, 19 Jan 2009 21:31:06
- Re: The case of the missing coolant, Wayne, Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:55:30
- Re: The case of the missing coolant, Rizzlius, Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:20:06
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