What should I do if my radiator fluid has run out?
When it was last flushed and filled, what was it filled with? (same choices as above) You can purchase a coolant freezing/boiling point tester from most auto parts stores and even in the auto department of places such as WalMart for a few dollars. You suck up some of the coolant into the tester and it tells you what temperatures it can handle.
Where is the coolant in the radiator when there is no leak?
There’s a COLD/MIN label on the tank indicating the ideal antifreeze level when the engine is cold. The coolant in the radiator should be just below the filler neck. When you are losing coolant but no leak is visible, several parts could be the guilty party.
What causes the loss of radiator fluid?
Reasons for loss of radiator fluid. The addition of antifreeze to the mixture alters this boiling point (and lowers the freezing point, hence the name antifreeze, but the “antiboil” nature is just as important).
What should you do when your car is losing coolant but no leak?
Generally, there should be a leak somewhat if the vehicle is losing a high amount of antifreeze. However, a car could be losing coolant but no leak. What should you do when coolant disappearing from reservoir without leaving any trace?
There’s a COLD/MIN label on the tank indicating the ideal antifreeze level when the engine is cold. The coolant in the radiator should be just below the filler neck. When you are losing coolant but no leak is visible, several parts could be the guilty party.
When it was last flushed and filled, what was it filled with? (same choices as above) You can purchase a coolant freezing/boiling point tester from most auto parts stores and even in the auto department of places such as WalMart for a few dollars. You suck up some of the coolant into the tester and it tells you what temperatures it can handle.
Reasons for loss of radiator fluid. The addition of antifreeze to the mixture alters this boiling point (and lowers the freezing point, hence the name antifreeze, but the “antiboil” nature is just as important).
When to add coolant to a car radiator?
The level of coolant in the radiator and reserve tank should remain constant without you having to add any make up coolant for at least 6 months of operation, if not longer (water does evaporate from the solution, causing volume to fall, but the system is pretty well sealed).