coolant fluid level how to fill it up?
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peanutbutter64
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coolant fluid level how to fill it up?
Our coolant fluid level is in the middle between max and min we are about to embark on a big trip to france, spain and belguim, i know this can be an issue with the coolant (van is a petrol v6) does anyone have any advice on what to do, do we fill it up? if so what with? bought a coolant alarm but not had chance to get it fitted yet
Re: coolant fluid level how to fill it up?
When was it last checked - how many miles since then? Has anything happened to loose coolant - dripping down the overflow from the header tank or over flowed when header tank cap removed (system pressurising)?
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francophile1947
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Re: coolant fluid level how to fill it up?
Mine always ran between Max and Min - never any problems 
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Re: coolant fluid level how to fill it up?
Did you see my reply yesterday on your other thread?
http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... 15#p634262
Most importantly, fit the coolant alarm before you head off on your travels.
http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... 15#p634262
Most importantly, fit the coolant alarm before you head off on your travels.
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Re: coolant fluid level how to fill it up?
Top it up to the full line when all is cold.....and fit the alarm
Re: coolant fluid level how to fill it up?
Top up the header tank, not the radiator. 