So I was pokin around under the hood yesterday and noticed that the dexcool tank is empty. So I'm takin the car to the dealer to see what's up. Has anyone had this happen? Also I noticed that my valvecover is leaking a little. WTF!!

 

I noticed a very slight leak from under the valve cover but my dealer won't fix. Pics?

 

same thing happened with my HHR no dexcool in the tank. they topped it off but also fixed the overflow tube it was pinched.

 

Ill post up a pic when I get home from the dealer

Its seeping a little from the passengers side

 

mine did this last week i took it in they filled it up but i was getting in it about 15 min ago and it says low coolant!!!! wtf? i dont see any leeks on any hoses or coolant on the engine

 

That's the fucked up part. The low coolant light never went on but the tank was dry. They filled it up and I guess we shall see what happens

 

Thats cuz the low coolant sensor isn't in the reserve tank.

 

Aren't these cars famous for some kind of coolant leak?

 

i dont use dex cool, i take my chances,
they have been sued over it and keep uusing it, its not worht the risk

 

My OEM coolant fill is a red color. I thought Dex Cool was orange?

 

theres a redtint and a green tint you have dex cool

 

That was 15 years ago. We use Dexcool in all GM vehicles that come through our independant shop and not a single one has had a problem.

 

the lawsuit is recent

 

wheres the low coolant sensor at??? i had fluid in my overflow tank and it was only slightly low???

 

I test drove a SS/TC at a dealership and the LOW COOLANT message popped up. The salesman chickened out and told me to take it easy on the car.

 

Dexcool was really only a problem when people tried to actually leave it in their cars for the entire 100K miles, no matter how long it took to get there. That was just pure laziness.

 

well i drained the orange **** and run green **** now. I never liked dexcool...and yes these cars are known for a leaky hose. looking at the engine its the right hand hose going to the radiator. that one always leaks...the stock clamp never held. i got lazy and bought some coolant **** to seal the leak and it worked like a charm hasnt ever leaked again

 

i dont know if you are correct, because my low coolant sensor is in my surge tank. if it is even a tick low ill get a low coolant message. maybe its diff. for the ss/tc.

 

Well i have been completely empty in my tanks and it has never came up. plus i dont see and sensor or anything in it. But i could be wrong.

 

This sucks. So they filled the tank at the dealer yesterday to full. I just got to work and before i went in i checked the tank and it is at the same spot it was yesterday. WTF!!!

 

So you obviously have a leak..

quit saying "WtF???" and try to fix the problem..

 

hummm take it to the dealership and tell them to put in on the rack and look for a leak... how hard is that. apparently there is a leak or someone if ******* with your car. common since has got to come into play here

 

Yeah i already called the dealer and im taking it in tomorow morning

Blown head gasket maybe? There is some seapage like i said in the original post

 

Bart are you checking with the engine is hot, or cold?

if you check at different temp's you WILL see a level differance.


there is a level sensor in the bottom of the surge tank, regardless of the model.

 

The engine was hot both times. I've never gotten a cel on it though. Like there is coolant in it now its not completely empty. I see two indents on the bottom of the tank and the level is inbetween the two

Thanks Brian