My car thinks that the coolant is low

[Kneale Brownson]

Sounds like the sensor in the tank, a fairly common failure.  Check the 
sensor connector on the bottom of the tank.  They're frequently 
corroded.  Did you try topping it up to the maximum fill line?  These 
sensors seem to get quite sensitive.  But if you're losing coolant slowly, 
one source of leaking is the sensor seal in the tank.  I believe you cannot 
service the sensor.  A replacement tank is the solution if this is your 
problem.


At 03:28 PM 01/14/2001 -0500, Phil Strong wrote:

>After driving for almost 2 hours yesterday in my 89 80Q, the low coolant
>light came on.  Pulled over, checked the coolant level and it might of been
>just a tad low, so I added some more antifreeze/water and finished up the
>last 20 miles of my trip.  The low coolant light still was on so drove
>moderate the rest of the way.