what fluid do you put in here ? (pic)

[beechey]

as the title says what do you use??

 

[mardell100]

thats the expansion tank, so a mixture of water and antifreeze.... why do you ask as i would be quite worried if that was empty which it looks to be below the min mark.

 

[beechey]

its about 1mm below the min just noticed this morning , i fort it was water and antifreeze but was not 100%

off to the garage to look for anti freeze

 

[mardell100]

Top it up and keep an eye on it, you will find it will fluctuate (sp?) between min and max normally as the water circulates the engine, but should never go below min.

 

[beechey]

all topped up thanks mardell100

 

[Rich]

Bear in mind you are only meant to top it up with the same grade/type of coolant already in there.

 

[beechey]

really why would it matter?

any way ive used holts antifreeze methanol free, corrosion inhibitor and summer coolant concentrate , protects against freezing, corrosion and overheating , suitable for petrol and diesel engines. bs 6580 standards

 

[Rich]

Reading threads on here you are only suppose to use the same stuff.

Renault Type D

Not sure of the ins and outs of it so worth a read

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=290258&highlight=Coolant+Type

 

[john lloyd]

for the tiny amount added though to keep topped up i dont think he needs to worry.

 

[beechey]

yeah its done now ..... the stuff i added was blue

not gonna lose any sleep over it

 

[mardell100]

not gonna lose any sleep over it

I wouldn't either, Im forever topping up cars fluid levels (My last two company cars where brand new golfs which i did near 100k in each) as they where good old company cars I only ever used water to top them up lol..... 100k later all run sweet. :clown:

 

[Christophe]

It a mixture of anti freeze anti corrossion and water. For a week i had to fill it up every 2 days!!! My radiator was leaking . luckily it wasn't my head gasket!