ryan_89_mustang

On my 87 there doesn't seem to be any coolant in the resivor can really tell because of that blue screen thing. But when I looked in the rad it seemed to be right to the top. I am just trying to be extra careful since my temp gauge is missing in action, it doesn't have a needle lol. If it is low is it normal for a car to have low coolant if there are no leaks and the oil level seems normal. I am just getting a bit stressed out about possible major problems since I have had a few large problems since I have bought this car.

getafewlives

My resevoir always seems empty, but my rad is always right at the top and a nice bright green colour. Also I have had my car since about april and have never had to top it up or change the coolant. But also my car never gets very hot so I am assuming thats why the resevoir never fills up.

dimebag

screen thing? are u looking at the washer fluid(no offence) dont think the over flow has a screen like that, but the washer fluid does.... anway as long as ur rad is good yea

let it run w. the cap off when the t stat opens itll rise or drop... if it starts to rise put the cap back on, if it drops, fill it up

ryan_89_mustang

No offese takin about the washer fluid but, My cooant resivor has a blue screen. The washer fluid is up by the battery

I will try running it with the cap off and see what happens and make sure it is topped off. But now that I think about it the overflow shouldn't be full unless the car is a high temperature, Correct?

dimebag

ok cool cool... wasnt bein a dick, i just kno on my car atleast no screen in the over flow and the washer is the only thing that has it

o wait... do you have the low coolant light or no? maybe thats the differance

ryan_89_mustang

Ya I have a coolant light but it is not connected, I would connect it but I think someone snipped it because there is nothing connected to the cap and you can tell there was something once upon a time.