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Ciao 11-18-2017 12:19 PM

How to Properly Check Coolant Level?
 
As I store my 01S for the Winter, I double checked the oil and coolant level.

I noticed the coolant level is at the Min mark. I hadn't driven the car in a week.

My Bentley Manual is not clear on how to check the coolant level. Should it be at the MIN mark when cold? Should I add coolant to the MAX when cold or is the proper time to check the coolant after it's been driven?

Thanks!

JFP in PA 11-18-2017 01:35 PM

When cold, the coolant tank level should be about midway between minimum and maximum.

Ciao 11-18-2017 02:58 PM

Great! Then I can add some coolant while in storage without worrying it is overfilled when I start it up this spring.

Thanks!

rick3000 11-19-2017 07:28 AM

If you add coolant or distilled water, I would recommend driving for 2 days (when you take it out of storage) with the bleeder valve open to make sure any air bubbles can escape the system. :cheers:

Ciao 11-19-2017 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rick3000 (Post 555743)
If you add coolant or distilled water, I would recommend driving for 2 days (when you take it out of storage) with the bleeder valve open to make sure any air bubbles can escape the system. :cheers:

An interesting thought. Will any fluid leak out with the bleeder valve open?

Thanks!

rick3000 11-19-2017 10:52 AM

It shouldn't leak with the bleeder valve open. :cheers:


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