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Engine coolant?

  • 05-09-2010 8:54pm
    #1
    Richard tea
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    Hello all,

    Any do's & donts for topping up engine coolant. I noticed that mine is low. Can I just top it up or does it have to be drained first & can I use any brand?

    Thanks
    Rich


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  • #2
    Esel
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    Not Your Ornery Onager


    Make/model/year?

    There are different types/specs of coolant, and if your owner's manual specifies a particular type, then only use that one. Afaik, problems can arise if you mix or use the wrong type.

    Not your ornery onager



  • #3
    Richard tea
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,265 ✭✭✭Richard tea


    esel wrote: »
    Make/model/year?

    There are different types/specs of coolant, and if your owner's manual specifies a particular type, then only use that one. Afaik, problems can arise if you mix or use the wrong type.


    Sorry, 407 1.6 hdi 2005

    Ill dig out the manual and have a look (if i can find it :o )


  • #4
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 23,339 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    It's either red / orange ish or blue / green ish, as said don't mix colours, you can mix brands though. Might be worth investigating where it went, you shouldn't lose ANY coolant.


  • #5
    Richard tea
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,265 ✭✭✭Richard tea


    RoverJames wrote: »
    It's either red / orange ish or blue / green ish, as said don't mix colours, you can mix brands though. Might be worth investigating where it went, you shouldn't lose ANY coolant.


    So its possible I have a leak. Ill look into it.


  • #6
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 23,339 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Coolant system is a closed system, if the level drops its either leaked or been burnt in the engine. Some leaks are absolutely tiny and not easy to find.


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