Most modern vehicles have a plastic bottle connecvted to the radiator. You take off the bottle top and fill the bottle to a line marked on it. You put in a mixture of anti freeze and water, the amount of A/F in the mix depending on where you live. In the UK you'd probably want to have a 25/75 A/F - water mix.
No , on my coolant reservoir there is a cold fill mark . When the engine is cold the coolant level is supposed to be up to the mark . When the engine is warmed up the coolant level is higher
If there is a cap on the radiator you can check to see if the radiator is full , and if it isn't , " top up " the engine coolant . Otherwise , you check the engine coolant level at the engine coolant reservoir when the engine is cold and maintain the level at the cold mark
You add coolant by opening the radiator cap (when the engine is cool of course). Fill it up to the top just under the filler neck.There is also a catch can, a clear container that is connected to the top of the radiator by a rubber hose. It "catches" coolant when the heat of the engine expands the coolant. Fill that up to the "MAX" mark.
low engine coolant level, your heater core is at the very top, so if its not full to the very top it wont work. add coolant and bleed system.
Where do i top up my coolant on a rover 25
To top up the coolant on a 2002 Vectra, locate the coolant reservoir, which is usually a translucent plastic tank near the engine. Make sure the engine is cool before opening the cap to avoid burns. Add the appropriate coolant mixture until it reaches the "MAX" level indicated on the reservoir. Always check for any leaks in the system after topping up.
The thermostat is closed, I usually prevent this problem by removing a heater hose or other small line that is near the top of the cooling system on the engine and then fill until the coolant is full inside the engine, then replace the hose, top up coolant and test run.
To top up the engine coolant in a Peugeot 307, first ensure the engine is cool and locate the coolant reservoir, typically marked with a blue cap. Open the cap and add the appropriate type of coolant mixed with water, if necessary, until it reaches the "MAX" level on the reservoir. Be careful not to overfill, and securely close the cap when finished. It's advisable to check the owner's manual for specific coolant specifications and recommendations.
If you have coolant on the top of the engine it could be a leaky thermostat housing or a leaking intake gasket.
The coolant add/overfill jug is on the left side of the motor when your looking at it. Add coolant up the closest line towards the top, and only when the engine is cold.
You will have to drain part of the coolant. Try to drain as little as possible and fill up before restarting the engine. No, the thermostat is usually at the top of the engine block (placed between the top input hose and the block). If, however, the radiator is full of coolant, there will be some spillage. Also, make sure the coolant has cooled down before replacement, and do periodically replace the coolant as needed.
The coolant level is checked at the coolant tank in the passenger front corner of the engine compartment . The coolant level should be up to the cold mark when the engine is cold . The radiator should be full so its covering the top plate .