coolant warning light

2000 CHEVROLET MALIBU
6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ROBERTB
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looks like a coolant warning light, the other day here in sioux city iowa it was bitterly cold in the morning i went out to start the car.....it started right away but on the dash was this warning light that looked like a mini radiator with a little cap on it,it dosent stay on for very long , i drive it a little way and it goes off. so far i've only seen it twice when it has been very cold.....what is it
Dec 16, 2010 at 12:57 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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I think that you will find it is the low coolant light, check the level of the coolant before you start, top up if required, if a bit low, get a cooling system pressure test done, this will locate any small leak, if level is okay, it may just be the extreme cold affecting the sensor.

Here is a link to the video

https://youtu.be/W8kra65m15c

mark (mhpautos)
Dec 16, 2010 at 2:08 AM
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ROBERTB
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mh pautos your the greatest, i kinda looked in the puke jug the other and the level looked finebut then the light came on after that, i just bought this car used with a smaLL WRINKLE IN THE HOOD THE GUY HIT A DEER, its the newest and the nicest car i've ever had and i dont want anything to happen to it. once again thank-you you rested my heart at ease......robert b asher
Dec 16, 2010 at 2:20 AM
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How has the light been, is it still staying on? or is it all good now?

mark (mhpautos)
Dec 28, 2010 at 6:07 AM