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Old 02-21-2018, 10:49 AM   #1
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Get a pressure test done on the system to see what is happening.
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Old 02-21-2018, 11:01 AM   #2
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System is sealed so you shouldn't lose coolant.
Do you get condensation on trunk lid after driving?
Blinking light low is low. When I got condensation I may have had to add coolant periodically but never lost so much as to get blinking coolant low.

Condensation could be cap leak, purge valve leak or expansion tank crack leak
Then there is everything else associated with the cooling system that could leak.
As mentioned, a pressure test may reveal issue
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How old is the water pump?
They often fail slowly and a slow leak like yours would be a symptom.
If it's over 5 years, it would be good to replace even if it isn't leaking.
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Get a pressure test done on the system to see what is happening.
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Old 02-21-2018, 04:08 PM   #5
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Thanks guys....I'll have it pressure tested first. Hopefully it's something simple like a old hose or a old clamp leak.

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