SPONSORED LINKS

2002 Saturn SL2 Very Very Slow Coolant Leak?

Tiny
MSHROCK
  • MEMBER
  • 2002 SATURN SL2
  • 120,000 MILES
The other day the low coolant light came on in my car. I topped off the coolant reservoir shortly thereafter. It doesn't look like the level has dropped a bit since. Every once in a while I get a quick whiff of coolant when I first start the car. (5-6 seconds) It has been going on for a few months. Coolant was only about a qt low. A/C is ice cold, and heat is very hot. No film on windshield, or excessive fogging of the windows, and no antifreeze inside the car on the floor. There are no visible leaks under the car, and I cannot locate anything under the hood. What could be my problem and should I be worried?
SPONSORED LINKS
Tuesday, June 25th, 2013 AT 1:13 PM

3 Replies

Tiny
DOCFIXIT
  • MECHANIC
  • 18,828 POSTS
Have the coolant system pressure tested this will find the smallest of leaks.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, June 25th, 2013 AT 1:23 PM
Tiny
MSHROCK
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
Ok I will definitely do that. Should I be worried that it's something major such as a head gasket with just this small of a leak? Also, how soon should I get it looked at? Can I hold off for like two weeks?
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, June 25th, 2013 AT 1:42 PM
Tiny
DOCFIXIT
  • MECHANIC
  • 18,828 POSTS
Don't know if major or minor suspect minorcan wait a bit but keep tabs on coolant. A small repair now could stop big repair if left unattended
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, June 25th, 2013 AT 1:57 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Leak Content

Cooling System Pressure Test For Leaks
VIDEO
Cooling System Pressure Test For Leaks
Instructional repair video
Coolant Leak Symptoms
GUIDE
Coolant Leak Symptoms
When your car begins to leak coolant the first indicator is the engine will start run hot and possibly overheat. This will be noticed by the driver by observing the...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links