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What happens if you put too much coolant in the radiator?
The extra coolant will simply be pushed into the reservoir once the coolant heats up enough. It is also possible that (especially if there is already some fluid in the reservoir) that it will be pushed out of the reservoir unto the ground. Radiator fluid (antifreeze) is toxic to animals (it tastes sweet and so animals may be attracted to it). Please clean up or spray down with plenty of water any coolant that leaks or pours on the ground.
Is it normal for coolant water to go into the reservoir?
Yes- coolant reservoir is designed to accept excess coolant - As coolant heats up it will expand and flow to the coolant recovery tank (reservoir) and as it cools (contracts) it will be sucked back into the radiator
What do you put in the coolant reservoir?
If the reservoir is low, ad a 50/50 mix of coolant and water. Or, buy it premixed and ad as is.
What causes a coolant leak on a 1997 Mercedes Benz c230?
Sometimes the reservoir tank is broken, where the water pump is located. Im sorry, I was confussed with the winshield tank. But, the coolant reservoir tank sometimes leak in small holes in the base or near the cap.
What causes coolant to backup and spill over in the reservoir until its all gone?
the reason why the coolant is spilling up over the reservoir is because the thermostat needs to be replaced because when the engine needs water the thermostat heats up from the engine and causes the springs to expant which opens a seal to allow the water throughout the engine i just realpaced the thermostat in my volkswagen
Can you put water in the engine coolant reservoir?
If there is no risk of freezing , but it will weaken the strength of the antifreeze / water coolant mixture
Does coolant flow through reservoir?
No. The reservoir holds the coolant that flows back into when the engine coolant expands and will flow from the reservoir to the engine when the water cools. but there is no actual through current of liquid. Yes indeed it does on a lot of European vehicles. This occurs mainly in automatic coolant bleed vehicles.
What would cause 1998 Saturn sl1 coolant light to blink?
Either coolant is low or the sensor in the reservoir is stuck with dirt. Clean the reservoir with soap and water
Why does the water return to the reserve tank while still on?
Hot water (engine coolant) expands and pushes its way back into the coolant reservoir.
What does the dashboard symbol with an arrow pointing down into a box with water?
Low Coolant Level.There is not enough coolant in the reservoir.
Why would the coolant reservoir be empty?
Could be a bad water pump or a leak in the line
Where do you put the water in a pt cruiser engine?
You add coolant to the reservoir and in the radiator cap.
