1998 Chevy Cavalier Low level coolant light on dash

1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
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TYLER963
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Engine Cooling problem
1998 Chevy Cavalier Front Wheel Drive Automatic 142000 miles

Hello, this may sounds like a very basic question but the low level coolant light came on in my car yesterday, it didn't stay on but it did light up about 8 times.

Can I just get more coolant from Canadian Tire/Walmart and put more in? I have had this car for over 8 years and this is the first time it has happened. There is no pools of liquid under my car and it had a tune up in June.

Thank you,
Dec 19, 2009 at 10:36 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Add a 50/50 mix of coolant to recovery tank, do this when engine is cold, and check radiator level.
Dec 20, 2009 at 7:58 AM
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