ykf7b0

I have an 02 Civic EX and it is impossible to see the coolant level inside the reservoir. I can see the molded indentions on the reservoir that read min (minimum) and max but with a 50 50 mix of coolant and water I can't even see the coolant. I have been getting a reading the only way possible with a flexible rod that I stick inside into the coolant reservoir to get it wet then guess at where the coolant level is. My question is what do you do that I don't or is everyone experiencing the same problem with reading the coolant level? Thanks!!!
p.s. My very First post!

raymondxcho

You can remove the battery to check. It'll give you more room to look. Also check at night with a flashlight.

ezone

Yeah, they kinda suck to see.

I use a strong flashlight.
Take the cap off the reservoir and shine it inside if necessary.
Wiggle the reservoir, see the liquid move.

No sense in pulling a battery out, this is supposed to be simple.

SI-Vtek-X

you can add some food coloring hahaha

CraigW

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Mine has coloring... It is Type II blue.

Yes to the flashlight. Don't leave home without it.

ykf7b0

I quess my reservoir might be a different type of plastic because shining a maglight inside don't help. I will keep my trusted rod handy and continue to wonder why the Japenese designed it this way. Thanks to you all!!!

ezone

Dark colored coating all over the inside of the bottle?

ykf7b0

No, just some discoloring from 10 years of use and 217,000 miles. The reservoir upper necks on these 2002's are really crooked too.

Aurora132231

I have the same issue with my 2006 Civic, so I usually stick a flexible reading light thingie down there so I can get a better look. The reservoir is just way too opaque to see through otherwise...