if my antifreeeze/coolant isnt low, then why would
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My coolant level isnt low, I have verified this both at the resivior and in the radiator itself- however I almost always have an indicator on my dash that states otherwise! Its aggravating and embarrasing when I have passengers.
But thats not all, when I first start the car up after it has sat for several hours, I also get the low oil level indicator on the display! My oil pressure is fine, as is the oil level itself. After less than 5 minutes it goes out, leaving only my old frend Mr Low Coolant Level.
I was afraid that my cooling system was all mudded up and possibly confusing the sensor, but when I changed the tstat everything looked remarkably clean. Could it be a pair of faulty sensors? Maybe a bad harness ground somewhere? I havent gotten into my wiring diagrams yet, I though I would ask the Bonneville experts first.
My coolant level isnt low, I have verified this both at the resivior and in the radiator itself- however I almost always have an indicator on my dash that states otherwise! Its aggravating and embarrasing when I have passengers.
But thats not all, when I first start the car up after it has sat for several hours, I also get the low oil level indicator on the display! My oil pressure is fine, as is the oil level itself. After less than 5 minutes it goes out, leaving only my old frend Mr Low Coolant Level.
I was afraid that my cooling system was all mudded up and possibly confusing the sensor, but when I changed the tstat everything looked remarkably clean. Could it be a pair of faulty sensors? Maybe a bad harness ground somewhere? I havent gotten into my wiring diagrams yet, I though I would ask the Bonneville experts first.
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Sometimes debris and sludge builds up on the low coolant sensor in the back side of the radiator. I suggest trying to change it. Sludge may also be the problem in your oil level sensor, but the only way to know is to drop the pan. Re-use the OEM gasket with new sealant.
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Although I appreciate the possibility, I doubt sludge is the problem, this car has been very well taken care of most if not all of its life.
Then again, the labor isnt really a problem for me and the coolant level sensor/oil level sensor/oil pan gasket are only $69/$44/$39 from my local parts house, respectively . ($63.24/$81.25/$48.48 from my dealer)
If it bothers me enough, and no other suggestions arise, I may give replacing those parts a shot in a few months. I was hoping to replace all my vacuum lines, heater hoses, etc and do a complete tune up first.
Then again, the labor isnt really a problem for me and the coolant level sensor/oil level sensor/oil pan gasket are only $69/$44/$39 from my local parts house, respectively . ($63.24/$81.25/$48.48 from my dealer)
If it bothers me enough, and no other suggestions arise, I may give replacing those parts a shot in a few months. I was hoping to replace all my vacuum lines, heater hoses, etc and do a complete tune up first.
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Regardless of the care you give the car, sludge in both systems is only a matter of time. The oil level sensor actually enters the pan THROUGH the gasket, and is pinched between the pan and block. It'* under a great deal of stress there.
The coolant sensor is a common occurence with age, regardless of coolant condition.
The coolant sensor is a common occurence with age, regardless of coolant condition.
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I needed to replace the low coolent level sensor on my car when I got it. 91k on the car at the time. Thankfully I had a working one in my parts car, so in it went.
as for the oil one, try cleaning the connection first. If that doesn't worl, maybe look into replacing it.
as for the oil one, try cleaning the connection first. If that doesn't worl, maybe look into replacing it.
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