How do you clean the low coolant level sensor?

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Jan 29, 2011 | 01:54 AM

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Fat Finger

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From: Hagatna Guam

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Originally Posted by lucky131969

I guess that settles it.....we all know the guys at the dealership really know their $hit......

Plumbers work there too!

Jan 29, 2011 | 02:05 AM

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soggysailor

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1... I had someone suggest using ice to slosh around inside to clean
those unreachable areas.

2.... I added some water wetter to my coolant and it helped to read the
coolant level better.

Sep 30, 2011 | 12:13 PM

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woodgrief

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low coolant warning

on my 98 vette, i occasionally get the low coolant warning light. system was flushed and refilled recently. i notice that the warning comes on when the car is sitting with nose downhill, and sometimes on a quick acceleration. thoughts?

Sep 30, 2011 | 12:18 PM

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cdkcorvette7

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Originally Posted by c5blkvetteguy

The cleaner is used diluted as not to destroy the plastic. A new one can be had for less than $40 so its worth a try in my book. Like I said before, this is what the local dealership does and has done for many years.

If a new tank is less than $40 then I think I'll just get a new one if I ever have this issue. $40 for something that will last for 10+ years is pretty cheap... And I don't want toilet cleaner in my coolant lines.

Sep 30, 2011 | 12:20 PM

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c5chines

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Prestone coolant system cleaner.

Sep 30, 2011 | 12:33 PM

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imavettegirl

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a new one is not that expensive.

Sep 30, 2011 | 01:17 PM

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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16

This is turning into another perma-thread. It keeps getting resurrected.

Oct 1, 2011 | 05:55 PM

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CaliforniaJack

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Best and safest gunk cleaner

The most effective and safest slime, crud and greasy film remover is Dawn liquid dishwashing detergent. They clean oil slicks off of ducks with it, so you don't have to worry about harming plastic.

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Jul 5, 2014 | 10:28 AM

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Bajapit

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From: Lee’s Summit, Mo

The Dreaded Coolent Level Low has risen from the tomb. Bottle is full to the top. Keeps coming back on. Just replaced the Harmonic balancer, timing chain, oil pressure switch. new belts and pullies.

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Jul 7, 2014 | 04:10 PM

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Bajapit

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From: Lee’s Summit, Mo

Ill look into it. It looks fine. it is plugged it. Bottle is still full.

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Jul 7, 2014 | 10:53 PM

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Bajapit

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From: Lee’s Summit, Mo

I took a small flexible brush and tried to brush it thru the filler neck. I think I did get to it, but that wasn't the fix I hoped. ssssoooo, when I get more time....

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