Coolant Leak or Radiator Problem?

Tiny
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I have a 1999 Chevy Cavalier about 116,700 miles with automatic transmission. I just got the car and noticed the coolant level was low so I refilled it. It leaked out at first because I did not notice I had a defective radiator cap so I replaced the cap and put in coolant again since it was empty again. I thought that was the problem because I haven't noticed a leak, but within a day it was empty again. Is it possible its leaking and I don't see it? Or is there something wrong with the radiator? About how much does it cost to fix if it is a radiator problem?
Sunday, October 14th, 2007 AT 11:16 PM

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Tiny
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Sounds to me the radiator was very low, when refilling the radiator, run the engine to allow the thermostat to open then top it of again. Continue to let it run until the engine fan cuts on. Top it of, cap the radiator, and top off the reservoir.
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