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coolant level when cold...Very cold
Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2007 11:02 pm
by brorabongo
Noticed the last couple of days the coolant level alarm was taking longer to switch itself off. Could this be due to the low temperatures we have been getting lately? The level is down just a small fraction compared to usual. (level bang on the top probe) The alarm acts as usual for the rest of the day when starting.
No smell of coolant. but this may be due to the fine bottle of Grouse, which got smashed in the back.
If we get pulled over by the police, It's a dead cert we will be Breathalised
Cheers.
Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2007 11:07 pm
by haydn callow
Yes! it will take a little longer to test itself but There should be so little differance I'm suprised you noticed it. The hotter the coolant the better conductor it is. I would add just a bit more coolant or you may get false alarms if you wizz round corners or go up steep hills whilst still warming up.
Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 12:31 am
by brorabongo
ME....... WIZZ ROUND CORNERS....... NEVER!!
Cheers for that. The alarm does give me "peace of mind"
I have a tendancy to notice small differences, when it comes to noise or the feel when it's to do with cars, but never seem to notice when to wife gets her hair done etc.
Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 9:10 am
by bigdaddycain
I've noticed this too Haydn...i thought i was imagining it though, thanks for raising the issue brora (i thought i was cracking up
) ...And thank you Haydn for the re-assurance...
Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 11:48 am
by mikeonb4c
I'm too dozy to notice these things (surprised?) - pay no attention to the bleep now
Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 2:59 pm
by francophile1947
The coolant will shrink when very cold, which is why they say to fill up with fuel in the morning - you get a fraction more
