Low coolant light?

Question:
I have a 96 Chevy Lumina van. The low coolant light came on a few days a go, but then it goes off, then back on. It is not flashing, just coming on and off. I had the water pump replaced in Aug when it dumped all the coolant out, light didn't come on then although I had been leaking coolant for weeks. Temputure gauge stays right where it should be and I am not leaking coolant. No problems with the car other than the light. Any ideas?

Answers:

Is there anything I can do to get spray paint off my car?

O-k, What happens is when they changed the water pump they had to drain the coolant out of the whole system.When they refilled it they ran the car up to temperature after filling it.The problem is they may not have ran it long enough for the thermostat to open up and allow coolant to enter into the complete system.What this means is that the radiator was full at the time they gave the car back to you, but the engine coolant chambers were empty still so when the thermostat finally opened up and filled the chambers there is now coolant in the motor as well.When the car engine cools back down the thermostat closes again with some of the fluid in the motor.So now the radiator is low which sets off the sensor telling the computer that the car is low on coolant.
All you have to do since the engine now has coolant in it,is when the engine is cold put more coolant in the radiator till its full.
You may need to do this a couple times till the complete system is filled all the way.The light will then stay off and not come back on.
Just always remember never try and fill it up when the car is hot.Its under pressure then and can blow out and burn you badly.Only fill it when its cold.
Good luck!

---

1991 Nissan Maxima Flexplate Keeps on breaking!?

Check the level of antifreeze when cold, make sure it is upto the cold level mark.

where to find parts for a 1976 custom pickup, new signal lights, door panels, flooring,and dash circuit card?

Check the connection for a coolant level sensor on the bottom of the coolant tank. The sensor may be faulty.

---

More Questions & Answers ...

Gear is stuck in neutral on automatic Pontiac?? any mechanics??

What is wrong with my 2001 Dodge Ram? (85,000 miles)?

My car got broken into, they shatterd my window, where can I go to get this fixed?

Lugnuts come off, wheel messed up, thing where lugnut tightens broke off (cruel joke)what should I do?

Camry wont turn over. Starter and alternator new but no spark. Changed dist cap rotor, wires and plugs. What?

If I don't replace a charcoal canister on my 97 camry. What problems can occur?

I am after a pair of ur quattro turbo wings at a reasonable price. Any ideas?

which is best web site for Ford escort van braking system + diagrams? HELP?

What does it mean when your oil light comes on when you let off the gas pedal?

How do I determine which supercharger is best suited for my car?

This article contents is post by this website user, CarQnA.com doesn't promise its accuracy.