Coolant Reservoir help..

[Dave3166]

Hi Guys.

My coolant Reservoir is empty, lucky i checked it. Radiator is ok.

Do i need to go to Vauxhall for some coolant or not.

Also, what type do i need to top it up with please.

Thanks guys.

Regards.

Dave S

[preciousmetal]

Dave3166 said:

Hi Guys.

My coolant Reservoir is empty, lucky i checked it. Radiator is ok.

Do i need to go to Vauxhall for some coolant or not.

Also, what type do i need to top it up with please.

Thanks guys.

Regards.

Dave S

Dave the radiator is the one to check as the reservoir isn't that accurate. Just put in a weak mix of water/AF if just topping up reservoir.

[Dave3166]

preciousmetal said:

Dave the radiator is the one to check as the reservoir isn't that accurate. Just put in a weak mix of water/AF if just topping up reservoir.

Hi James.

Thanks for that, radiator is ok. So i will get some anti freeze, mix with water & top up reservoir then.

Any particular anti freeze i need.

Regards

Dave S

[preciousmetal]

Dave3166 said:

preciousmetal said:

Dave the radiator is the one to check as the reservoir isn't that accurate. Just put in a weak mix of water/AF if just topping up reservoir.

Hi James.

Thanks for that, radiator is ok. So i will get some anti freeze, mix with water & top up reservoir then.

Any particular anti freeze i need.

Regards

Dave S

any motor factors will be fine for AF . But not that dodgy cheap German wine they used to sell

[L2VXR]

Use O.A.T antifreeze which is generally pink in colour and the gm stuff is cheap anyway dont use the blue type as its not supposed to be mixed .

[L2VXR]

Use O.A.T antifreeze which is generally pink in colour and the gm stuff is cheap anyway dont use the blue type as its not supposed to be mixed .

[Dave3166]

preciousmetal said:

any motor factors will be fine for AF . But not that dodgy cheap German wine they used to sell

Thanks James.

Regards

Dave S

[Dave3166]

L2VXR said:

Use O.A.T antifreeze which is generally pink in colour and the gm stuff is cheap anyway dont use the blue type as its not supposed to be mixed .

Thanks for that.

Regards

Dave S

[MatrixXXx]

And use demineralised water as well europarts sell it cheap or Tescos (ironing water)if you're desperate.
I had the same issue on my VXR8 reservoir was empty rad full, replaced the coolant no leaks to be found. never lost a drop for three years before that.

[Dave3166]

MatrixXXx said:

And use demineralised water as well europarts sell it cheap or Tescos (ironing water)if you're desperate.
I had the same issue on my VXR8 reservoir was empty rad full, replaced the coolant no leaks to be found. never lost a drop for three years before that.

Thanks for that, will do.

Regards.

Dave S