will it hurt my car if i drive it with low coolant light on

Asked by Sherry Aug 18, 2015 at 10:11 PM about the 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 FWD

Question type: General

raditior is full and the overflow is fine but the low coolant light keeps blinking and then
sometimes it stays on and goes off.

1 Answer

30,395

Worst PITA GM Has One copper electrode sense water (coolant) resistance. If the coolant has a rust inhibitor it coats the electrode then you get the flicker. You can clean it but it's a real pan

2 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    james sparrow
    Reputation
    1,040
  • #2
    tenspeed
    Reputation
    940
  • #3
    John Saffrahn
    Reputation
    710
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Impala
9 Great Deals out of 138 listings starting at $3,990
Used Chevrolet Camaro
19 Great Deals out of 513 listings starting at $11,500
Used Chevrolet Corvette
21 Great Deals out of 605 listings starting at $10,989
Used Chevrolet Malibu
48 Great Deals out of 1,130 listings starting at $2,995
Used Buick Regal
7 Great Deals out of 28 listings starting at $6,995
Used Ford Mustang
54 Great Deals out of 1,606 listings starting at $6,200
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
18 Great Deals out of 859 listings starting at $9,980

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.