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2001 Saturn SL1 coolant leak

Tiny
MJL520
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  • 2001 SATURN SL1
  • 1.3L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 137,000 MILES
So history about 3 years ago radiator was replaced this past year the cooling fan was replaced and the manifold was replaced the little plastic part that cracks on all saturns. So it seems that it is leaking coolant completly drained the resivour. When I ran the engine at home with water I found no leaks in any hoses I drove again and saw steam coming from the resivoiur cap. Hate to ask bad questions but is thisna simple cap replacement or im I looking at a larger issue
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Thursday, July 31st, 2014 AT 6:59 PM

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Tiny
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Have you noticed any white smoke from the exhaust? Is there any coolant contamination in the engine oil? Try this, with the engine cold, make sure the coolant is full and remove the radiator cap. Start the engine. Does coolant fly out of the radiator?
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Thursday, July 31st, 2014 AT 9:32 PM
Tiny
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Yes I did see white smoke but not from the radiator only the reservoir I replace the cab thinking it might possibly be a damaged field but it is still not fixing the issuealso now I've already refill the coolant but the coolant light is still showing low
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Monday, August 4th, 2014 AT 9:21 AM
Tiny
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Do you have a scanner that can read real time data? Also, any white smoke from the exhaust?
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Monday, August 4th, 2014 AT 6:53 PM

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