I was cleaning the wife's 2001 PT Cruiser (with 48,000 miles) yesterday and noticed that the overflow reservoir was low (perhaps empty).  So I removed the radiator cap and found that the coolant level was low in the engine as well.  I added ~two quarts to the engine radiator and filled the overflow as well.

 Has anyone else had trouble with coolant loss in their PT Cruiser?  Is this covered by the warranty?

 Thanks,

  - Russ in Santa Barbara

 A leak would have to be found in order to try to get it under warranty and then with the mileage you have on it, you would have to have a service contract  because the basic warranty has expired 3/36.
 You can take a  look at the thermostat housing where it bolts to the intake to see if it is leaking there, if not have someone raise the vehicle and check the undercarriage for leaks.

 Glenn Beasley
 Chrysler tech