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I have a sunfire 2001 my colent light came on and i filled it and now it comes on and off all the time the temp will also randomly go up and down. I have no leak that i can see it will sit overnight and there is nothing on the floor under it. So is there my a leak i can see? I also heard a bad cap could cause you to lose fuild and the temp to jump is this possible? Any help would great .I am lost
 
yes i am losing colent. nothing else thought
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if your loosing coolant externally you will find a puddle under the car.... you may try to have it idle for 5 - 10 mins to see if one forms.

I would also check your oil to see if its milky or over filled.... this is usually a sign that the coolant is getting into your oil.

If you dont see anything on the ground then you most likely have an internal leak.
If you still feel like you have an external leak you can pick up coolant dye and a black light. Put the dye in, wait till dark or put it in the garage with the lights off and shine the black light around. You will find a glowing spot.

If you think its most likely an internal leak. The exhaust will usually smell sweet and/or produce steam.
You can most likely borrow a compression testing tool at some parts stores for a small fee. You can also buy one at most places that sell automotive tools. That will tell you if you have coolant leaking into your cylinders and which ones it is.
You can also borrow or rent a coolant pressure tester, that will tell you if in fact you have a leak. But it wont tell you where its leaking unless its external.
 
when i turn it off tonight it looked as thought it was making to spots on the ground one on each side of the car under the driver and pasenger side.radiator ? Does that sound possible? i am hearing so many bad stories about dexcool and that is what my car uses
 
could be a hose... could be the radiator...
If its far enough back, maybe the water pump.

just going to have to look and find the wet spot(s)
 
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