Low Coolant light?

LBHoffer · Post by **LBHoffer** » 20 Aug 2011, 21:15

ok so, i'm not too car savvy.

But I recently had a crack in my thermostat housing that was leaking a small amount of coolant, had that replaced.
Now however when I run my car all the coolant leaves the resevoir tank, and doesn't go back in unless I remove the cap, as a result my low coolant light comes on. I have also replaced my coolant resevoir cap as the gasket was beginning to flake a bit.

Anyone know what may be the cause of this?!?!?!

thanks in advance

klojbg · Post by **klojbg** » 21 Aug 2011, 17:00

Something in the collant system is expanding, most likley the radiator hoses. How do you know the coolant leaves the expansion tank?

LBHoffer · Post by **LBHoffer** » 21 Aug 2011, 18:04

I forgot to mention that when driving my car there is a loud squeal upon acceleration....could this be a problem to do with the water pump?

klojbg · Post by **klojbg** » 22 Aug 2011, 21:32

Check your drive belts for wear/loose, spray belt dressing on the belts then, gun the motor in neutral squeak should disappear.