 Engine Coolant, What kind? |
 Jan 14, 2008 - 6:39 PM
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Hi guys,
My check engine light came on today, and I think I might be low on engine coolant (I cant see any in the overflow). Do you guys use the orange kind or green kind?... Specific brands? The only thing I know is its not supposed to be alcohol based. I read the manual but I just want to make sure I'm right. Please let me know. -Thanks very much |
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Feb 26, 2008 - 7:09 AM
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right, there is no coolant level sensor that will set off the CEL. But if you are dangerously low on coolant the coolant temp sensor will see the massive air pockets and set a code for the coolant temp. But, yes it is true that you would either notice it overheat or you would have no heat through the vents before that happened.
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aslearvert Engine Coolant Jan 14, 2008 - 6:39 PM
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DEATH QUOTE(Kadett @ Jan 15, 2008 - 4:30 P... Jan 17, 2008 - 9:27 AM hurley97 RE: Engine Coolant Jan 16, 2008 - 6:43 PM thespacepanda Yeah dude, go get Toyota coolant. Only way to go. Jan 16, 2008 - 6:54 PM Rusty yup..what is it now?? x5 for the toyota stuff Jan 17, 2008 - 1:59 AM playr158 QUOTE(hurley97 @ Jan 16, 2008 - 6:43... Jan 17, 2008 - 9:13 AM delusionz Hey guys I'm just about to flush mine, How muc... Feb 14, 2008 - 6:48 AM Supersprynt Mix it prior to putting it in. Feb 14, 2008 - 9:10 AM x_itchy_b_x Prestone un-mixed then add some poland spring wate... Feb 14, 2008 - 9:30 AM wrathc5525 i dont know about where you guys are but where i a... Feb 14, 2008 - 9:51 AM crandsberry I once had an old '88 accord that ran with tap... Feb 14, 2008 - 10:01 AM Redline08 no tap water! lol distilled water and toyota c... Feb 14, 2008 - 10:43 AM 94TRDcelica EVANS NPG Coolant! Feb 24, 2008 - 6:10 PM Bitter low coolant wont cause your check engine light to ... Feb 24, 2008 - 7:47 PM hurley97 QUOTE(Bitter @ Feb 24, 2008 - 7:47 P... Feb 24, 2008 - 9:23 PM Bitter i was being a little facetious, but there is no co... Feb 25, 2008 - 8:48 PM alltracman78 I use Toyota red and Distilled water somewhere bet... Feb 25, 2008 - 9:31 PM |
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