HOW do i check coolant level? (SEARCHED ALREADY)
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Re: HOW do i check coolant level? (Autoworks)
Its usually best to just check the over flow tank , it should be about half full.
These cars are prone to problems with air geting trapt in the system so I try not to take the cap off most of the time.
These cars are prone to problems with air geting trapt in the system so I try not to take the cap off most of the time.
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Re: HOW do i check coolant level? (ck123)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ck123 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how would i go check that? just take off the radiator cap?</TD></TR></TABLE>
No man, you use the coolant dip stick......
Here's what you need to do:
Take off the Rad Cap.
If you don't see any fluid, your a little low.
Go get a thing of Rad fluid.
Fill it up.
Unscrew the bleeder nipple a bit while the engine's running.
Fluid will come out, and you just let it dribble out til it's a solid stream. If there's are in the system, it'll squirt out bit by bit. You'll see what I'm talkin bout, just keep pouring it in and letting it run through til the coolants dripping out in a steady stream.
Congrats, you have a full radiator and minimal air in the system!
No man, you use the coolant dip stick......
Here's what you need to do:
Take off the Rad Cap.
If you don't see any fluid, your a little low.
Go get a thing of Rad fluid.
Fill it up.
Unscrew the bleeder nipple a bit while the engine's running.
Fluid will come out, and you just let it dribble out til it's a solid stream. If there's are in the system, it'll squirt out bit by bit. You'll see what I'm talkin bout, just keep pouring it in and letting it run through til the coolants dripping out in a steady stream.
Congrats, you have a full radiator and minimal air in the system!
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From: b00sting my D16s, SoWis, USA
Re: HOW do i check coolant level? (Rex-Si)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rex-Si »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> Its usually best to just check the over flow tank , it should be about half full.
These cars are prone to problems with air geting trapt in the system so I try not to take the cap off most of the time.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Hmm, mine is usually half empty...
Really, mostly all cars have bubble issues after a complete flush. Coolant level on a honda is always hard to tell if not 95% full. Or 5% empty
I still prefer my 67 bird, it has a side-flow radiator, with the cap at the top of the tank. I can see if its 0-100% full/empty. I found a great way to see if your fluid is full - run 11psi with a re-used HG/bolts. Helps clean the tranny too.
These cars are prone to problems with air geting trapt in the system so I try not to take the cap off most of the time.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Hmm, mine is usually half empty...
Really, mostly all cars have bubble issues after a complete flush. Coolant level on a honda is always hard to tell if not 95% full. Or 5% empty
I still prefer my 67 bird, it has a side-flow radiator, with the cap at the top of the tank. I can see if its 0-100% full/empty. I found a great way to see if your fluid is full - run 11psi with a re-used HG/bolts. Helps clean the tranny too.
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