2002 Chevrolet Impala cooling system

2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA
170,000 MILES • 3.4L • V6 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CHUCK1234
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My car overheats and it is always low on coolant. Is the top radiator hose supposed to have coolant in it at all times? Mine doesn't .
Jul 25, 2015 at 10:47 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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The coolant should be full, you will have a leak in the system, get a cooling system pressure test done, this will help locate any external leaks and get the pressure cap tested as well.
Jul 26, 2015 at 5:32 AM
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