Ok, I drive the car it starts getting hot to about 210-225 the low engine coolant comes on I fill it back up and drive a mile or 2 more and the same thing even with the 50/50 mix, also there is a small drip leak on the front driver/left of antifreeze. Can you help me I am only

SOURCE: Where is the radiator cap on 2001 Olds Alero?

if you dont see a radiator cap then the cap for your resevoir tank also serves as your radiator cap, thats where you would put your radiator cleaner and dex-cool in at. it is pressurized just like a normally radiator is with a normal radiator cap on it so dont open it when its hot! the resevoir cap should also have dex-cool stamped on it

SOURCE: I have a coolant leak.2001 alero 4cy 2.4

Look around the sides of the motor. Aleros are famous for faulty pan gaskets. Ours has been in the shop twice for this. If the mechanic doesn't get it put in just right it will continue to leak.

Greg Bernett

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• Posted on Mar 12, 2009

SOURCE: Squeak in front end

Okay....I have been working on my boss' car for a week with this SAME issue....first....try to figure out the spot it is coming from. This part is the pain. Second, have a can of WD-40 and spray it into any joint you find. This squeek could be from an upper bushing, a lower bushing, an A arm bushing, or any other bushing on that side....so start out with this method first because it will only cost you a few dollars, or free if you have it already. But do one at a time till you find it. Then, you'll know what item to replace.

Gary Loney

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• Posted on May 07, 2009

SOURCE: Empty engine coolant reservoir

yes you can....50/50 is the best mix to use....

SOURCE: Have a small coolant leak dripping onto transaxle

It could be as simple as a leaking hose, but it may also be a corroded alloy hose fitting nipple.

Get is seen to by a mechanic before it fails completely, causing complete loss of coolant and expensive cooked motor.