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Loss of coolant

Engine 3.0L 4v 6 cly 2000 sable i have loss of coolant look like it coming from the expansion tank overflow hose located on under car .engine is running normal temp gauage inbween hot & cold. heater does not heat up right away

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If you are saying that it comes on now and then, and goes off, your may just need to add Anti-freeze/boil to the overflow tank. Does it come on when you're coming to a stop or going up or down a hill, if yes, add coolant to the overflow tank to bring it up to the correct level, not the radiator.

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