can i add coolant to the overflow container?

tomfarnan · Post by **tomfarnan** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 11:07 am

I'm about to head off on a moderate size trip and was just checking levels.

The overflow container is down to the 'low' mark. Can I just add extra coolant there without changing anything else in the system?

d_generate · Post by **d_generate** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 3:57 pm

Yes, that's basically how you keep your radiator topped up but always remember to check that at the same time.

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 4:20 pm

Yeah.. like Tom said, just top it up from the overflow bottle but always check that the Rad is full too. Also a good practice is not to mix coolants, so best to check what was used when replaced last time and top up with the same.