# Low coolant Dodge Caravan 2005

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-coolant-dodge-caravan-2005/133634>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [January 30, 2019, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-coolant-dodge-caravan-2005/133634 "2019-01-30T21:14:43Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![Robert\_Robinson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ea5d25/32.png) [@Robert\_Robinson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert_Robinson)\
**Post date:** [January 30, 2019, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-coolant-dodge-caravan-2005/133634/1 "2019-01-30T21:14:43Z")

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Not heat, but fan working fine. Took it in after observing coolant level as very low. Coolant added and heat works great. Note: despite low coolant, no overheating was taking place. Was told it may be leaking. Is it worth further exploring if we do not observe a leak? We have already put money into the heating and cooling systems.

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**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\
**Post date:** [January 30, 2019, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-coolant-dodge-caravan-2005/133634/2 "2019-01-30T21:18:17Z")

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> [@Robert\_Robinson](#):
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> We have already put money into the heating and cooling systems

Doesn’t matter, you need a working vehicle. right? Watch the coolant level to see if you have to add coolant and how often Watch for leaks under the vehicle. Coolant smells sweet and the color will be close to what you can see in your reservoir bottle. If you don’t have to add, don’t worry.

If you do, have the cooling system pressure checked and the coolant checked for combustion gasses or oil. It might be a head gasket or cracked head.

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [January 30, 2019, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-coolant-dodge-caravan-2005/133634/3 "2019-01-30T21:19:05Z")

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The cooling system is a closed loop system.

So if the coolant is low, there’s a leak somewhere.

Tester

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**Author:** ![Robert\_Robinson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ea5d25/32.png) [@Robert\_Robinson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert_Robinson)\
**Post date:** [January 30, 2019, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-coolant-dodge-caravan-2005/133634/4 "2019-01-30T21:23:02Z")

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Thanks! Will monitor it…appreciate the advice. We are close to replacing the vehicle, which is why we are hesitant to invest in more repairs. We will monitor and see if it needs further inspection.