|
Only Check Coolant After the car has cooled off over night.
Engines get hot in all kinds of weather. Engine coolants keep them from overheating. To make sure that doesn't happen, check the coolant level in your radiator every time you check your oil. Like your oil, coolant should at least be checked every 3,000 miles.
- Open the bonnet and find the radiator, which is usually very close to the front of the car. The radiator coolant reservoir is a plastic tank near radiator, usually off to one side. Check the owner's manual, if you can't find it.
- Check to see if the coolant level is up to the level indicated on the outside of the reservoir.
- If the level is low, remove the top of the reservoir and add coolant. A funnel might help you keep from spilling. Make sure you read the instructions on the coolant container. Sometimes you'll need to add water to the coolant before you pour it in.
- Very important: Don't try to remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Always add coolant to the plastic reservoir, not to the radiator itself.
|
