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Possible, but not likely. The check engine light is mainly for emission failures not fluid levels. Have it checked for codes to know the cause.
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What does check engine coolant mean?
The coolant level is low.The coolant level is low.
Do you add coolant to the reservoir or the radiator?
If there is a cap on the radiator you can check to see if the radiator is full , and if it isn't , " top up " the engine coolant . Otherwise , you check the engine coolant level at the engine coolant reservoir when the engine is cold and maintain the level at the cold mark
Check engine coolant light stays on until engine heats up on 2002 Pontiac grand prix 3.8 liter engine?
Check the engine coolant... Is it full? yes coolant level is full
What does reduced engine power mean in a 2003 Chevy Tahoe?
That means the engine is running HOT. Need to check the coolant level and check for coolant leaks.
Will the check engine light on a Toyota Highlander come on when the coolant level is low?
It is possible that a check engine light on a Toyota Highlander will come on if the coolant level is low. Usually, though, there is another light that will come on that says 'low coolant' on some older Toyota's.
What do you do if your engine coolant light comes on?
when the engine is cool, check the anti-freeze level. it may be low.
What would cause the engine to overheat only sometimes 2006 suburban 5.3L?
When a vehicle randomly overheats, it is likely that the coolant level is low. Check the and fill the level to proper amount.
How do refill the coolant on a Saturn sl?
The plastic coolant reservoir on the fender feeds directly into the coolant system. Just add coolant to the reservoir and if you have drained the coolant or otherwise emptied the system, you may need to check the level in the reservoir after running the engine, or more accurately, after the engine has cooled. Once the coolant level has stabilized, just check it periodically to make certain that the coolant level never gets too low.
Could the bottle for the coolant cause over heating if it has a split in it?
If the coolant reservoir can not maintain the proper level of coolant, it is possible the engine could over heat when the level drops.
What causes Coolant indicator light to come on when you first start your car?
Check to coolant level in the coolant recovery tank and radiator when engine is cold
If the VIC on your 1996 JGC reads that the coolant sensor is bad what do you do?
check/replace the engine coolant level sensor located in the engine coolant overflow reservior (located at the rear of the engine compartment pass. side)
Cadillac heater blows cold air when stopped?
Check the coolant level. Usually low coolant levels will cause this.
