coolant

[mahju]

Hi all,

Coolant is a bit low and just wondering where I can pick up some?
From memory its pretty specalised, but does that mean I can only get it online or my local halfords or petrol station or quickymart?

Cheers
matt

PS mine's a 111s - thanks!

[Cuzza]

If it's only a top up use de-ionised water but bear in mind that most of them sit at about the Min level on the expansion tank so it might not need a top up at all.

[kevin ritson]

If it's around the Min level, don't top up just yet but keep an eye on it after every journey. If it sinks then look around for leaks, especially around the front clam - the radiator is prone to failing. Problems here are usually revealed by coolant traces (it takes ages to evapourate) around the grilles or service panels. It could be a lose hose clip but it the rad's gone get it looked at as when it goes you'll be splattered with hot coolant.

[JTBUSH]

And that is not pleasant, especially blasting along on a single track country lane at about 55mph with the roof off. One of the most terrifying experiences of my life! Scalded, plus blinded with coolant! Managed to bring it to a stop without hitting anything, but not sure how!

[mahju]

Thanks guys - much appreciated

I park on a hill normally, so what looked ok to me car nose up with cold coolant, looked around min warm at work on the flat... but saw it cold on the flat yesterday, and its down a fair bit, so will have to top up.

Thanks

[crackthatoff]

JTBUSH said:

And that is not pleasant, especially blasting along on a single track country lane at about 55mph with the roof off. One of the most terrifying experiences of my life! Scalded, plus blinded with coolant! Managed to bring it to a stop without hitting anything, but not sure how!

me too on a dual carrage way doing around 60 ish when all of a sudden visability becomes zero.... scary shit !