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So, my 2001 V8 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo is very slowly leaking coolant. I replaced the heater core in 2009 and the symptoms that the Jeep expressed then are not happening now. However, the low coolant light randomly came on and then again about two weeks later. There is no coolant under my jeep, the temp still works properly and is not over heating. Also, I cannot see anything dripping from under the reserve tank. So any idea's about my coolant leak before I go to the garage.

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Are you mixing the coolant with water if yes,you need to just put straight up anti freeze ,because water evaporates at high temperatures .. also keep resorvoir full at all times there is a sensor in the tank that when is low it makes the check coolant light come on ,,....good luck

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