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2004 Mini coolant

  • 02-12-2013 10:40pm
    #1
    concussion
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,267 ✭✭✭


    Hi folks,
    My mother's Mini has lost the cap from the coolant reservoir and as a result the tank is completely empty. Can the coolant simply be topped up or does the system need to be flushed to eliminate air locks?

    Thanks in advance!


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  • #2
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    It can just be topped up if she know what coolant is in there already.
    First fill it almost to top then start car and let it run a minute then top up (with engine running) until level is stable at max mark.
    You might need to "burp" car if the heating in the cabin isn't hot enough.

    Are you planning to do it? Do you have a cap?


  • #3
    concussion
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,267 ✭✭✭concussion


    biko wrote: »
    It can just be topped up if she know what coolant is in there already.
    First fill it almost to top then start car and let it run a minute then top up (with engine running) until level is stable at max mark.
    You might need to "burp" car if the heating in the cabin isn't hot enough.

    Are you planning to do it? Do you have a cap?

    Hi Biko, I've no idea what coolant is currently in it... sounds like that's a problem. No cap either but shouldn't be a problem to pick one up


  • #4
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    In that case take this opportunity to drain the remaining coolant and fill with approved coolant.
    It's not a difficult job DIY.

    A long DIY article here
    http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/MINI/20-WATER-Coolant_Change/20-WATER-Coolant_Change.htm

    More info using google to search a Mini forum
    www.google.ie/search?q=coolant+change+site:mini2.com


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