honda 2009 coolant problem
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I was checking the coolant on my civic 2009 and I recognized that it is empty, is it normal for the coolant to be empty in the morning? and should I add coolant or check it cause I only driven it for 6000 Miles??
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Make sure you have some present when the engine is at operating temp.
My 2010 is at a very low level when cold. and lower than it was when at temp. Could be due to the overall temp drop ?? but i'm keeping a close eye on it.
My 2010 is at a very low level when cold. and lower than it was when at temp. Could be due to the overall temp drop ?? but i'm keeping a close eye on it.
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When cold, you should be at the low mark, once its up to operating temp you should be somewhere closer to the full mark. Add antifreeze when the engine is cold to the low mark, then in a week or so, check it again when its cold and see if you've lost any, if you have, then you have a leak.
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which "tank" are u looking at?
because that "tank" you are prob looking at is the overflow resivor....and that is there JUST for the coolant to overflow to incase it gets too hot.
the only way to "know" ur coolant is low is the open the coolant cap and look if its topped off.
because that "tank" you are prob looking at is the overflow resivor....and that is there JUST for the coolant to overflow to incase it gets too hot.
the only way to "know" ur coolant is low is the open the coolant cap and look if its topped off.
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which "tank" are u looking at?
because that "tank" you are prob looking at is the overflow resivor....and that is there JUST for the coolant to overflow to incase it gets too hot.
the only way to "know" ur coolant is low is the open the coolant cap and look if its topped off.
because that "tank" you are prob looking at is the overflow resivor....and that is there JUST for the coolant to overflow to incase it gets too hot.
the only way to "know" ur coolant is low is the open the coolant cap and look if its topped off.
The only way for there not to be coolant up to the neck when you take the radiator cap is off would be if theres no coolant in the overflow.
In other words READ THE FRIGGEN OWNERS MANUAL PEOPLE! If you dont know how to check coolant levels, the owner manual tells you how to do it the proper (and easier) way. Its designed to be user friendly for those who dont know as much about cars. Theres no reason to pop the cap off the radiator unless you wanna check the coolant for proper mix or allow for faster draining of the system.
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i like to keep mine at max when cold just in case. never had it spill over as there is still alot of room in there. there is a simple solution to all this and that is add more cooant. if it gets lost again without spilling, you have a serious problem.
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Don't desperately post anywhere you want, some stuff are really different from a 8th gen to a 6th gen.
AC on? have them check your heater core.
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if not that (purposefully i posted in separate reply, note that) check in here
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