coolant level markers

Rich978 · 7th August 2012, 19:35

Hi all just a bit of advice read some posts on where the coolant level should be at, as the tank isn't very clear to look through see people say the level should be below the fins in the expansion tank? Mines a 2litre v6 and always had it topped level with the fins which is level with the seam on the tank and tracing that round to the min and max marks seems to be over the max level? Didn't no if that would cause any harm always stays at that point and hardly ever have to top her up? Any advice will be really appreciated.

Parker · 7th August 2012, 19:37

The level is actually at the bottom of the fins but mine too is towards the top, don't worry it will cause no harm.

T-Cut · 7th August 2012, 19:51

Here y'are

pab · 7th August 2012, 19:53

Fill to the Max tab viewed inside the tank,any excess is usually forced out of the cap anyway.

Check the level with a cold engine to define the correct state.

Rich978 · 7th August 2012, 19:58

Ok thanx guys yeah mine def sits bit higher then that and hasn't chucked any out seems to stay at the level just on the fins all the time

Bolin · 8th August 2012, 12:45

The other way to check the level is to shine a light on the MAX and MIN markers on the end of the tank closest to the passenger side. No need to remove the cap then, so the cap seals will last longer.

T-Cut · 8th August 2012, 15:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich978

mine def sits bit higher then that and hasn't chucked any out seems to stay at the level just on the fins all the time

That's fine. The MIN level is more important than the Max. Providing there's enough room for the coolant to expand, it won't be discharged from the cap. It will only come out if it rises enough to enter the relief valve and generates enough pressure to open it.

TC

Rich978 · 8th August 2012, 19:54

Thanx all for ur advice, and is only a gud sign that is stays at the level it does and don't lose any.

capese21 · 8th August 2012, 20:10

Markers on expansion tank.

7th August 2012, 19:35	#1
Rich978 Regular poster Rover 75 tourer 20ltr v6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Peterborough Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	coolant level markers Hi all just a bit of advice read some posts on where the coolant level should be at, as the tank isn't very clear to look through see people say the level should be below the fins in the expansion tank? Mines a 2litre v6 and always had it topped level with the fins which is level with the seam on the tank and tracing that round to the min and max marks seems to be over the max level? Didn't no if that would cause any harm always stays at that point and hardly ever have to top her up? Any advice will be really appreciated.

7th August 2012, 19:37	#2
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T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,754 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	Here y'are

7th August 2012, 19:53	#4
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	Fill to the Max tab viewed inside the tank,any excess is usually forced out of the cap anyway. Check the level with a cold engine to define the correct state.

7th August 2012, 19:58	#5
Rich978 Regular poster Rover 75 tourer 20ltr v6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Peterborough Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ok thanx guys yeah mine def sits bit higher then that and hasn't chucked any out seems to stay at the level just on the fins all the time

8th August 2012, 12:45	#6
Bolin This is my second home Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE 4dr manual Wedgewood Blue 2 04-05/06/2001 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N.E. Hampshire Posts: 4,624 Thanks: 289 Thanked 308 Times in 243 Posts	The other way to check the level is to shine a light on the MAX and MIN markers on the end of the tank closest to the passenger side. No need to remove the cap then, so the cap seals will last longer.

8th August 2012, 19:54	#8
Rich978 Regular poster Rover 75 tourer 20ltr v6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Peterborough Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanx all for ur advice, and is only a gud sign that is stays at the level it does and don't lose any.

8th August 2012, 20:10	#9
capese21 This is my second home MG ZTT 180 Sports Auto. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: London Posts: 3,930 Thanks: 18 Thanked 180 Times in 143 Posts	Markers on expansion tank.