A 2002 coolant reservoir typically features a translucent plastic design, allowing for easy visibility of the coolant level. It often has a cylindrical or rectangular shape with a cap on top for filling, and may include markings for minimum and maximum levels. The reservoir is usually mounted near the radiator, with inlet and outlet hoses connected to it. The color of the coolant inside can vary depending on the type used, typically ranging from green to orange or pink.
The symbol with what almost looks like an X in the center ? Your coolant reservoir tank coolant level is low
The check coolant light ( if equipped ) is located between the engine temperature gauge and the tachometer near the bottom . It comes on when the engine coolant reservoir is too low and looks like a box with a radiator on top and has an " X " shaped fan in the box
On the dash the indicator light looks like a square box that looks like a radiator with a wavy line that looks like water and has an arrow pointing down telling you the radiator water is down. If the coolant reservoir is full, the float is stuck. Simply remove the 10mm screw that holds it down, lift it up with hoses attached and shake it until the light goes off. OR, you can check the float by getting a small wire, unplugging the float wire harness from the coolant reservoir and putting both ends of the little wire in the wire harness plug. If the light goes out... shake the coolant reservoir...it is stuck.
Sounds like a blown head gasket
it sounds like its clogged.
It sounds like the tank has a leak.
look for any mixing of coolant/water with your engine oil...on dipstick (looks like chocolate milk or frothy white), check your coolant reservoir for oil contamination...these are typical signs of a blown head gasket
The light you are describing is the "Low Coolant Level" warning light. It indicates that the coolant level in your car's radiator is low and needs to be topped up. This is important for maintaining proper engine temperature and preventing overheating.
it looks like a radiator with coolant in! it should be red.
If I were wanting to remove the coolant without draining the whole system which would do the trick, I would siphone the coolant out with a small hose like cleaning out an aquarium. Put the hose in the coolant reservoir and use a apparadius to start the sucking and eventual withdrawal of the liquid. Ken
coolant in reservoir is being seen as low,which is not always the case,only a concern if it remains on then you might want to top it up
A surge tank is basically a pressurized coolant reservoir. As your engine heats and cools the coolant expands and contracts. Because of this You need a place for extra coolant to go to when it expands and be drawn from when it contracts. Conventionally the recovery tank or reservoir was not pressurized. A tube from the radiator cap allowed coolant to be sucked and drained in to the reservoir. However, on many newer vehicles like yours the reservoir is pressurized and called a surge tank.