I use a cheap plastic turkey baster that I bought at wallmart and suck the
contents out of the coolant reservoir ( it doesn't take as long to do as I thought
it would )
What I use is a cheap plastic turkey baster that I bought at Wal-Mart ( it didn't take me as long as I thought to empty the engine coolant reservoir on my Ford Explorer )
When your engine is cold add coolant to the coolant reservoir so it is up to the cold mark
What I use on my engine coolant reservoir is a cheap plastic turkey baster from Wallmart ( it didn't take as long as I thought ) You should be able to empty the windshield washer fluid reservoir the same way
If you are talking about a vehicle, then the coolant level is critical for generating heat. Check you vehicle coolant reservoir if it is empty, wait until the engine is cool and check the level of coolant in the radiator and fill as recommended with the appropriate kind of coolant then fill the reservoir to the level indicated.
The repair manual reads...7.8 to 13.2 qts.
Check the coolant reservoir in the engine compartment. There are marks to assist you with proper level. If it's empty you need to add coolant ASAP.
Could be a bad water pump or a leak in the line
Brake fluid can corrode your water pump. If you didn't start the engine after installing the brake fluid, then pump the reservoir empty, flush it with water and refill it with proper coolant. If you DID start it, you need to flush the whole cooling system.
* Check gage Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high, the engine oilpressure is low or the fuel gauge is at or near empty.
For a 2001 Ford Explorer : No , there is an engine temperature gauge Also , there is a " CHECK GAGE " light ( the light will come on if the engine coolant temperature is too high , the engine oil pressure is too low , or the fuel gauge indicates it is at or near empty )
I was looking at the 2004 Ford Explorer Owner Guide and it has a picture of a instrument panel that shows a " check gage " light in the upper left corner by the engine coolant temperature gauge . The light comes on if the engine coolant temperature is high , the engine oil pressure is low , or ( the fuel gauge is at or near empty )
Either your engine coolant temperature is too high , your oil pressure too low , or your gas gauge is near or at empty