V8V coolant level ?
V8V coolant level ?
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drofnavi

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477 posts

168 months

Thursday 20th September 2012
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I would like to know what the correct coolant level is for the reservoir.
The handbook is not very specific, it just says to fill to the top.
I assume some expansion space is needed when the normal operating temperature is reached.
I have mine filled to approximately 1" from the top, does this sound correct?

drofnavi

Original Poster:

477 posts

168 months

Thursday 4th October 2012
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I have filled the reservoir completely to the top and run the car for a few days (70 miles approximately). I checked the cold level (before starting) this morning and it is about 1/4" from the top, so this must be the correct running level. I see a pipe running into the wheel arch area, this must be to an overflow / expansion tank, although I see no way to easily access it. I assume this requires no maintenance?

F1 NDW

1,116 posts

175 months

Thursday 4th October 2012
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I'm getting confused as to which forum I'm on these day's. The very same question has just been on the AMOC forum. Yes fill it to the top!

AMDBSNick

7,215 posts

191 months

Thursday 4th October 2012
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F1 NDW said:
I'm getting confused

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Old age matey, old age