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The best way to tell if your coolant level is low on any vehicle is to check the rad.
Wait until the engine is 100% cooled down, if you don't wait until it is cool, you could burn yourself from steam coming off the rad.
Slowly remove the radiator cap from the rad, and check the coolant level.
if it is dry, then your car defiantly needs coolant, but if there is liquid to the top of the rad, it's full.
you can also check the over-flow tank off to the side, make sure it is filled to the recommended levels as well.
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How can you tell if coolant is leaking into the oil in your 2001 alero?
well simply for any car you can tell by checking the oil or the oil cap. if you see white residue on the cap or on the dipstick you got water in the oil. if you also change the oil you can see water in it. that is simply the only ways you can know. good look with your alero
Is the 2000 alero the exact same as the 1999 alerowill the parts match up?
As far as I can tell, the Alero's really didn't change much until 2002
Why is the engine coolant RED in 2000 alero from the factory and not yellow-green as other cars?
Because the manufacturer used a red dye instead of a yellow or green dye. Its called Dexcool and it is that cooler so can tell them apart dont mix them, and use dexcool as called for by GM. The coolant is red rather than green because it is not regular antifreeze. This is a special GM coolant known as DEXCOOL. Dexcool is a phosphate and silicate free coolant, coherently making it a more stable and longer lasting product.
How do you tell if your vents are blowing coolant or if its just moisture?
If it is coolant, it will have a heavy smell. Condesation is very common especially in humid climates. Another way to tell is feel. If the liquid from the vent feels oily, it may be coolant.
Why would you suddenly start smelling coolant in and around your car?
You may have a leak of coolant. Take your car to a shop and tell them you are smelling coolant and may have a leak.
How do you tell if alero transmission fluid is low?
your alero has a sealed transmission, kinda wierd if you are used to regularly checking your fluids. on this car you just take it in for service. on my 2004 they recommended service every 50,000 miles
What type of engine coolant for Olds Aurora?
We have a 1998 V8 Olds Aurora, and it takes dex-cool engine coolant. It is the coolant that is orange colored. Wouldn't your small manual tell you the correct coolant to use?
How much does a 1999 alero weight?
well every alero is diffrent belive it or not the best way to find out how much your weighs is by looking on the inside of your door (it should be the drivers side but check em all...) and it should tell you
Can any coolant be used?
no check your owners manuel for the proper coolant if you don't have one u can call the dealership and they can tell u
How do you use Preston engine coolant tester?
If it is a ball type tester, use the bulb to suck in some coolant, then count the number of floating balls. The chart will tell you the coolant rating. If it is the needle type, then suck up coolant and the needle points to the coolant rating.
How do you tell if a radiator blew?
You will see coolant pouring from it and your car will overheat
What causes 1999 alero to smoke?
Seeing smoke from the tailpipe usually means your engine is leaking something thru a gasket. There are multiple gaskets as well that could be leaking. ou have to determine what fluid id leaking (coolant or oil (or both)). The color ofthe smoke helps tell what type of fluid is leaking. White - coolant / blue/black - oil. Coolant - usually leaks thru the intake gasket which is VERY VERY common on Alero's. They now have a better grade intake gasket available. I just replaced mine on my 99 (under warranty thankfully). It costs around $500. Oil - you could be burning oil from worn piston rings, crankshaft seal, gasket, cracked part or head gasket (where it mixes with coolant). To find out what is leaking - check the level of coolant in the reservoir and monitor the level over the course of a week or two. If it gets lower, you are leaking coolant. Same for oil. Get an oil change and then check the level every week to see if you are gradually getting lower. you can also have a shop do a compression test of the engine. Hope this helps.
