2005 Pontiac Vibe Overheated, Smoke Smell

2005 PONTIAC VIBE
100,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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THOLL26
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Hi,

This afternoon when I started my car, it shot all the way to the "H". I then discoved that the coolant was empty. We have had an especially cold winter, I had never checked said liquid. I purchased 50/50 coolant (filled it) and proceeded to start my car. It is not overheating. Do I still need to take it in? I've checked the hoses and such, no leak is evident. Thank you in advance.
Apr 18, 2010 at 4:41 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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All you can do is hope. These are all aluminum engines and overheating it can cause severe damage.
Jun 30, 2010 at 8:40 AM
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