TL;DR
- Low coolant causes engine overheating, shown in rising temperature gauges, dashboard lights, steam from the bonnet, and sweet odors.
- Ignoring low coolant risks catastrophic failure like blown head gaskets and permanent engine seizure. Loss commonly stems from internal or external cooling system leaks.
- Koeppel Hyundai, serving the New York NY area, can diagnose low coolant symptoms and perform necessary car repairs.