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How do I refill my coolant system?
Leave the car raised while you refill the radiator to reduce the possibility of air pockets forming in the engine. Slowly fill the radiator or coolant tank with fresh coolant until the coolant is 1 in. below the neck of the radiator or a few inches below the full mark on the coolant tank.
Can you fill up coolant yourself?
Refilling your coolant is a fairly simple car maintenance task you can do yourself, as long as you follow the right steps. Before you start, always make sure your engine is switched off and cool. Your coolant reservoir should be labelled, and they are usually translucent plastic.
What kind of coolant does a Pontiac Sunfire take?
Notes: Dex-Cool 50/50, Premixed Do Not add water.
How do you top up car coolant?
If your coolant level is too low (below or near the lower mark), top it up using a 50/50 mixture of water and antifreeze (for normal driving conditions), or pour pre-mixed antifreeze straight into the reservoir. You can use clean tap water in an emergency, but antifreeze should be added as soon as possible.
Can I fill my coolant reservoir with water?
Only Use Water In The Radiator In An Emergency While it’s ideal to add a 50/50 mix of coolant and water (or a pre-mixed coolant), if you absolutely have to keep driving, you can add water to the radiator to get you to your destination. Let the engine cool down before you remove the coolant reservoir cap.
Where do you refill coolant?
Open the hood and locate the engine coolant reservoir. It is often a translucent white color, and has hose(s) connecting it to the radiator. The reservoir has a fill range marked on the side. If your engine is cold, the coolant level should be up to the cold fill line.
What type of coolant does a 2002 Pontiac Sunfire take?
Zerex 1 Gallon Orange 50/50 Coolant/Antifreeze.
Can I just top up coolant with water?
This is a frequently asked question, yes you can top up with just water, but you should only do this in an emergency to enable you to get to a garage. Engine coolant contains antifreeze, so diluting with water will lower the boiling point and the coolant will stop to work efficiently.
Can you refill coolant without flushing?
There is no problem with just topping up the coolant. You can add the coolant without flushing out the old. However, with time, the older coolant becomes acidic. Its recommended by most manufacturers that you replace the coolant after every 30,000 miles.
Do you have to flush before adding coolant?
To make sure the cooling system is completely clean before adding fresh coolant/antifreeze, use a chemical flush product. Wait until cool, top up with water as necessary and repeat the step to warm the engine and allow the chemical flush to do its work.