Water level.....

Graham1961 · 24th March 2012, 13:14

Hi all....I had my Rover serviced on thursday (No problems) and a coolant change by a trusted self employed mechanic.....he carefully bled the system and topped level to just to the top of the ribbed fins, i thought the level should be a bit higher, but mechanic says just cover the ribbed fins and no more, any advice welcome...

T-Cut · 24th March 2012, 13:31

The correct (MAX) level for stone cold coolant is at the base of the fins. If you look carefully you'll see the word 'MAX' on the bottom of the tank. There are also external markers on the thin end of the tank. Adding coolant to the top of the fins or submerging them will over-fill the system and may lead to ejection of some coolant when the engine's hot. Not a problem, other than wasting expensive antifreeze. Here's a photo.

TC

carguy143 · 24th March 2012, 14:07

Yep, that's how mine looks. I was always under the impression that it's to the top of the fins but that's because my coolant was so dirty you couldn't see the word max!

A good flush and all's well and the level is as above.

Rik.

Graham1961 · 24th March 2012, 14:14

Thats great, was at South Queensferry (Mini Meet) and checked it before i set of home and it was just below the top of the ribbed fins, so will leave well alone....thanks all.

T-Cut · 24th March 2012, 15:38

The most important thing is that the cold level remains constant each time you check it (which should be frequently). The 1.8 engine doesn't take kindly to the slightest loss.

TC

Graham1961 · 24th March 2012, 23:28

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Originally Posted by T-Cut

The most important thing is that the cold level remains constant each time you check it (which should be frequently). The 1.8 engine doesn't take kindly to the slightest loss.

TC

I have to admit i always worry a wee bit when the 2 yearly coolant change comes round even though a mechanic does it......due to the possibility of air locks but it has to be done......checked car this evening (cold) and level was alright.

SD1too · 25th March 2012, 08:06

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Originally Posted by GRAHAM1961

I always worry a wee bit when the 2 yearly coolant change comes round ...

Graham,

You might like to consider changing to OAT antifreeze in future which lasts for five years.

Simon.

MangoMan · 25th March 2012, 08:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by T-Cut

The correct (MAX) level for stone cold coolant is at the base of the fins. If you look carefully you'll see the word 'MAX' on the bottom of the tank. There are also external markers on the thin end of the tank. Adding coolant to the top of the fins or submerging them will over-fill the system and may lead to ejection of some coolant when the engine's hot. Not a problem, other than wasting expensive antifreeze. Here's a photo.

TC

Whether rightly or wrongly, but that is where mine has been since I've had ther car, nearly one and a half years now.......

Graham1961 · 26th March 2012, 09:32

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Originally Posted by SD1too

Graham,

You might like to consider changing to OAT antifreeze in future which lasts for five years.

Simon.

Hi Simon.....That's the Antifreeze i use..the OAT, but still change it 2 yearly....the level has settled now..

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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: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	The correct (MAX) level for stone cold coolant is at the base of the fins. If you look carefully you'll see the word 'MAX' on the bottom of the tank. There are also external markers on the thin end of the tank. Adding coolant to the top of the fins or submerging them will over-fill the system and may lead to ejection of some coolant when the engine's hot. Not a problem, other than wasting expensive antifreeze. Here's a photo. TC Last edited by T-Cut; 24th March 2012 at 13:35..

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Graham1961 Moderator / RS East Scotland Rover 75 1.8 Conn Se saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Berwick, East Lothian Posts: 4,738 Thanks: 4,143 Thanked 753 Times in 563 Posts	Thats great, was at South Queensferry (Mini Meet) and checked it before i set of home and it was just below the top of the ribbed fins, so will leave well alone....thanks all. __________________ Graham.

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carguy143 This is my second home MG ZT 190+ Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Skelmersdale, Lancs Posts: 3,027 Thanks: 163 Thanked 161 Times in 122 Posts	Yep, that's how mine looks. I was always under the impression that it's to the top of the fins but that's because my coolant was so dirty you couldn't see the word max! A good flush and all's well and the level is as above. Rik.

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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: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	The most important thing is that the cold level remains constant each time you check it (which should be frequently). The 1.8 engine doesn't take kindly to the slightest loss. TC