Is this engine/radiator coolant?

vicwatson · 13-01-2020 11:54am #1

Green liquid at left of picture

And if it's at Minimum do I need to top it up? Would I get it in Halfords or?

https://imgur.com/a/he9Q7YT

listermint · 13-01-2020 11:56am

yes and yes if you are losing coolant then thats a pretty serious thing to get checked by a mechanic.

keep an eye on it!

biko · 13-01-2020 1:19pm

It's the coolant but looks to be at accepted level (between min and max marks).
Should it go below the min mark you can top up with the same coolant already in there, or distilled water.
It should not drop though so if that happens, get in touch with a mechanic.

tossy · 13-01-2020 1:22pm

Always check the level when the engine is cold though.

vicwatson · 13-01-2020 1:54pm

Thanks for all the replies, it's due a service in a month so should i get some (where?) and put some in until then?

kyote00 · 13-01-2020 2:17pm

assuming cold engine, it looks fine to me.

Cordell · 13-01-2020 2:26pm

vicwatson wrote: »

Thanks for all the replies, it's due a service in a month so should i get some (where?) and put some in until then?

If the level drops don't wait another month.

vicwatson · 13-01-2020 3:34pm

Thanks all, would I get it in halfords, it’s also called antifreeze right ?

Is there a leak somewhere (nothing obvious) do you think? Given it’s at the minimum level

Cordell · 13-01-2020 3:40pm

In the picture attached it's between min and max marks, which is exactly where it should be. Has it dropped since you took that picture?

kyote00 · 13-01-2020 3:44pm

I don;t think you need to do anything....

What car is it ? Do you have the manual ?

My manual says it would be between min and max.....

You could check for leaks underneath (i.e.on the ground after leaving car for a few hours - put a large sheet of cardboard underneath the engine area and see what you catch)

Cordell · 13-01-2020 3:49pm

These days the cardboard, if it's still there, will be soaking wet.

vicwatson · 13-01-2020 4:34pm

Sound advice from you all, I'll run past Halfords and give it a little top up

The pre mixed stuff is prob the best? Worth having a bottle in the shed

richardsheil · 13-01-2020 5:50pm

vicwatson wrote: »

Sound advice from you all, I'll run past Halfords and give it a little top up

The pre mixed stuff is prob the best? Worth having a bottle in the shed

You've been told a few times it is correct as it is. Why the need to throw random chemicals in to a system which is at the correct level?

vicwatson · 13-01-2020 8:50pm

richardsheil wrote: »

You've been told a few times it is correct as it is. Why the need to throw random chemicals in to a system which is at the correct level?

Calm down. Is Minimum the correct level?

And i wouldn’t put in “random chemicals”, I’ve asked for advice

Thanks to those that gave advice

grogi · 13-01-2020 11:17pm

vicwatson wrote: »

Calm down. Is Minimum the correct level?

And i wouldn’t put in “random chemicals”, I’ve asked for advice

Thanks to those that gave advice

The colour does not determine the antifreeze formulation anymore. While it is risky to mix different types on antifreeze, I wouldn't put anything else than what you already have there. Check your vehicle manual what is recommended and go only with the exact same thing. You can also do a complete flush of the system - which might be a good thing.

Is this engine/radiator coolant?

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