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Low coolant?? and now this...
« on: January 06, 2011, 04:42:21 PM »
Guys the DIC gave me this message of low coolant as soon as I parked in my driveway today.  Could this just be as simple as low coolant or should I look for a deeper problem?
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Re: Low coolant??
« Reply #1 on: January 06, 2011, 04:46:38 PM »
What's the level of the fluid in your reservoir?? 
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Re: Low coolant??
« Reply #2 on: January 06, 2011, 08:11:29 PM »
It was about 1/2" below the cold line while the engine was cold.
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Re: Low coolant??
« Reply #3 on: January 06, 2011, 08:26:39 PM »
Doesn't seem like its down that much so hopefully it isn't a big deal.
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Re: Low coolant??
« Reply #4 on: January 06, 2011, 09:07:23 PM »
Add a little and watch it. Also keep an eye on your temperature gauge.
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Re: Low coolant??
« Reply #5 on: January 06, 2011, 09:22:20 PM »
10-4 guys.  Coolant added.  Will update if the problem pops up again.
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Re: Low coolant?? and now this...
« Reply #6 on: January 07, 2011, 04:29:15 PM »
So I get in my truck to leave work today, and right after starting my truck,  my Low engine Oil Light pops on.  So I immediatly shut off the truck and pop the hood.  Sure enough, dipstick is dry, I mean dry to the touch.  No oil had touched it since I don't know when.  Next, remove to oil filler cap, peer into the crankcase, no oil to be seen.  Didn't even look like to three seconds my truck had run had it pushed any oil up there.  Luckily, I was planning on changing my oil tomorrow, so I had fresh oil in my truck.  So I had a WHOLE quart, start her up light doesn't come back on, and I drive home.  Now, question, are there any common areas on the Avalanche that might leak or burn oil?  And by common I mean, is there a flaw that Chevy has previously warned about, or does the AV have any design problems, or cheap seals or gaskets???  Kinda worried right now.  Last night the Low Coolant Light, and now this??
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Re: Low coolant?? and now this...
« Reply #7 on: January 07, 2011, 04:57:00 PM »
Yours is an '02 1500 correct?
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Re: Low coolant?? and now this...
« Reply #8 on: January 07, 2011, 10:23:11 PM »
Yes sir.  2002 1500 z66.... All stock
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Re: Low coolant?? and now this...
« Reply #9 on: January 08, 2011, 09:21:36 AM »
Do these have the issue with the PCV sucking oil? The redesigned PCV orifice was listed as the repair on the TSB.
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Re: Low coolant?? and now this...
« Reply #10 on: January 08, 2011, 10:19:16 AM »
Quote from: HenryJ on January 08, 2011, 09:21:36 AM
Do these have the issue with the PCV sucking oil? The redesigned PCV orifice was listed as the repair on the TSB.

I bought my truck in June 02 and it already had the redesigned PCV valve in it. I'm not sure when the switch was made.
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Re: Low coolant?? and now this...
« Reply #11 on: January 09, 2011, 08:59:54 PM »
How can I look at my PCV valve and see if it is redesigned or not?
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Re: Low coolant?? and now this...
« Reply #12 on: January 09, 2011, 09:11:07 PM »
Pull it out and check the end. The redesigned valve has a pretty small, single hole drilled in it (they call it a fixed orifice) instead of the typical spring-loaded valve.
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Re: Low coolant?? and now this...
« Reply #13 on: January 10, 2011, 05:16:03 AM »
Okay.  Can I buy a new one at an auto parts store or is this a dealer supplied part??
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