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Keeps coming on for the antifreeze/water level. I was told it was a sensor problem, but there's a leak under the car. it's to get worse because I have to fill it every week now. I'm scared the car will overheat. Is this going to be costly to fix? My thought is hell yes. Oh yeah, the car DOES suck. No wonder they stopped making them.

1st things 1st. When you say "it leaks," how much? A little? A lot?
If you have antifreeze in your car and it leaks, what color is it? This is not to make you feel dumb. If your air conditioning is running, it drips clear water. If it is antifreeze, it is either green or orange.

If you are having to fill it weekly, it sounds like you have a leak. Yes, your car could overheat, but based on what is leaking, may be a hose, which isn't too costly to fix, and pretty easy too. it may not be too bad.

If you are not mechanically inclined, I'd take it to a mechanic you trust. If you're, just look underneath and see if you may be able to find a leak. Check your hoses and hose clamps 1st. If it is making some strange noises when it runs, it may be a water pump. there is a hole in the front called a weep hole that will be dripping water if the pump is going bad. If that's the source, you need a water pump.

If you see no leaks, but you are still losing lots of water, it may be a heater core inside your car will smell like antifreeze, your floorboard may be wet, and it'll appear like your defroster will be shooting steam .

So, as you see, there may be some different problems.

Mechanic

Could be real cheap. may just be a hose that's leaking.

Yeah, the car sucks no doubt.

check for anti freeze leak but it's most likely sensor in overflow which are recognized to go bad worse car ever disigned my opinion