How long does the low water level sensor last?
The heat your engine produces can be quite harmful if not cooled. There are many systems in your car that are designed to keep your engine's internal temperature at an acceptable level. The coolant that circulates around your engine needs to stay at a certain level in order to do its job. The low water level sensor is designed to ensure the correct coolant level in your engine. If the coolant level drops below what is expected, this sensor will trip and alert you to a problem. This sensor is triggered every time you turn on the car.
When the coolant level in your engine is low, you will see the low coolant indicator on the instrument cluster come on. Ideally, this sensor should work as long as your car, but usually it doesn't. The constant heat and moisture to which this sensor is exposed will usually cause it to fail over time. The only time a car owner will have to deal with their low water sensor is when it fails. Timely replacement of this sensor will allow you to avoid damage to the engine.
Driving with a faulty low water sensor can be very dangerous and harmful to the engine. You will have many warning signs when it comes time to replace this sensor, which means you must act quickly to reduce the amount of damage done. A professional can quickly remove the sensor and replace it.
When your low water sensor is faulty, here are some things you may notice:
- Coolant indicator is always on
- Car overheats without warning
- Engine heat readings are inconsistent
With all the warning signs you'll notice when you have a bad low water sensor, there's no reason to put off fixing it. Solving this repair problem is a job best suited for a professional.
