Question about anti-freeze

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Nov 15, 2003 | 07:02 PM

rendous8

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Question about anti-freeze

I put in some anti-freeze a few weeks ago because it seemed low. I added it until it came close to the top line. A few days ago, I checked it again and it was lower than the lower line. Usually, when the engine hasn't been warmed up, it is lower than the lower line. Once after I had driven the car for awhile, the anti-freeze in the reservoir was above the lower line.

How much anti-freeze should I have in the reservoir?
If it's low, can there be a leak or a problem somewhere?

Nov 15, 2003 | 11:43 PM

dropkick_muppet

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check the manual, there are specs in it for the radiators coolant capacity including the overflow tank. i just changed my coolant, and i think it's something like 7.7 liters. genearlly, keeping the level of coolant between the lower and upper lines is reccomended

Nov 16, 2003 | 09:25 PM

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it should be ok as long as your reservoir doesnt run dry. your reservoir is usually higher when the car is hot so if the level is different from hot and cold, its fine.