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rumatt · 11-08-2010, 10:19 PM

So my low coolant light came on today, and the little floaty thingy was at the bottom. I only had to add a little bit and it was at full again.

So what are the chances that this is NOT a crack/leak? How often does the level drop in a healthy system? Should I go get a pressure test done ASAP or just keep monitoring it?

I'm at 90K miles, so I guess it's pretty likely the radiator is going. Driving the car into a snowbank probably didn't help my odds.

11-08-2010, 10:19 PM	#1
rumatt Mugwump Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: E46 330i, Chevy Colorado, Tesla Model 3 Location: NY Posts: 17,475	Low coolant light So my low coolant light came on today, and the little floaty thingy was at the bottom. I only had to add a little bit and it was at full again. So what are the chances that this is NOT a crack/leak? How often does the level drop in a healthy system? Should I go get a pressure test done ASAP or just keep monitoring it? I'm at 90K miles, so I guess it's pretty likely the radiator is going. Driving the car into a snowbank probably didn't help my odds.