![]() I didn't use the AC because even though I know nothing about cars, I felt like this would make it worse. Literally 1.5 miles, it was totally fine. I drove up the street to a friend's house. I was nervous to take it anywhere, but they filled it up with water. Someone came over, and they ran a hose through (somewhere, I don't know exactly where), just to see if there was a leak, there is no leak. It even evaporated quickly because of how hot it is, and not a trace was to be seen, so it was definitely the water. I was asked to check what color, and it was clear - it was water. And there was liquid all over, down the driveway from underneath my car. I park on a very slight incline, but still an incline - and next thing I know, I come outside because I went to check on it after texting a plethora of people asking what the hell is going on with my car. I freaked out, got out of the car, and it sounded like it was getting louder. Anyways, I got home, engine was making a crazy bubbling noise. The temperature outside has been 95-104 in sacramento, ca for the last 2 1/2 months or so. I've never had this issue before her putting the water in. She said water is fine, and I could always do a 50/50 mix of coolant and water, but she was just gonna fill it up with water. I was confused and told them I had coolant, if that's the same thing. When I got my oil changed last week, they said I needed water. This has happened 4 times in the last 2 months. I have noticed that people who check my fluids for me, have said that I keep needing coolant. Can you give me some insight into this problem? I think I'm entitled to a refund from one these "Yahoos", but which one?Ģ001 Chevy Impala LS, 3.8 L engine, V6, today - after hitting the gas pretty hard a couple of times, I got home, and for the first time EVER - my car was making this bubbling noise, I had just gotten the oil changed last week. At this stage of the game the warranty is not the issue, I just want a coolant that doesn't eat up my engine (and for the low coolant light to go off). Whether the color has anything to do with it I don't know. ![]() ![]() I have done some research, and found that there are some newer coolants compatible with GM cars. I know one of these places is screwing with me, I just don't know which one - yet. She had them do a diagnostic check and after $42.00, they said that the coolant was green and therefor not Dex-Cool, and they would'nt work on it without another cooling system flush! That the point I went ballistic! My wife left the dealer and got on the freewayt and (you guessed it) the coolant light went on. They told her that without a diagnostic check, they couldn't find the problem, but they topped off the resevoir. My wife had to take the car into the dealer for a free oil change (don't ask) and asked them to check the problem out. I can't find any leaks and I don't think there are any gasket leaks because the level in the resevoir is OK. Since I figured that it must be a "Bubble" in the system, I topped the recovery tank off although it was not really low. They assured me that the antifreeze that they use was approved by GM.Ī few days later the light came on again at highway speeds. I took it back and the National Chain guy said that they checked the sensor and it was OK, but there was a lot of "Gunk" in the cooling system, so I had them flush and refill the system. A few days later, the light kept comming on, but only at highway speeds. They told me I should have the system flushed, but since I just had it done, I said to just return the old stuff and top it off. Apparently, the sensor is located in the radiator tank, so they had to drain the coolant. The prognosis was that the sensor was bad, so I told them to replace it. Since I had my car in a major repair chain for new tires, I asked them to find out what was wrong with the coolant light. Hearing all the horror stories about Dex-Cool, I had the dealer flush and refill the radiator.Ī couple of months ago the low coolant light kept coming on and going off occasionally. At 50,000 miles I took it into the dealer to have it's 50,000 mile maintenance and inspection. The car currently has 59,750 miles on it. It's always been properly maintained according to the owners manual. ![]() My wife purchased a 2001 Chevy Impala brand new. I am now on disability and can't work on them anymore. Every place I take my car seems to think I am though.Īll these years I've always worked on my own vehicles, as well as my friends and family's. I'm 58 years old, and in my working career I've been the Manager of several service stations and worked buying repairing and selling vehicles for many years, so I don't think I'm a complete idiot. My wife just returned from a trip to a GM Dealer and I'm so mad I could scream! Let me give you a little background information.
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