How do test Radiator Fluid level?

Answer 1

to check your radiator fluid, make sure the engine is off and hasnt been running yet that day. you will see a coolant overflow tank. the coolant should be right at the line at the bottom of the tank. in other words there should be much in the tank, if there none, then ad water to the tank dont add anti freeze. your coolant system is made up of 50% antifreeze and 50% water, good luck!

John

Answer 2

Do you want test check the level or check the fluid? Checking the level is easy remove the radiator cap and the level should be to the top of the neck. then make sure that the recovery tank is at the right level. To test the fluid check to see that is nothing floating in the fluid (oil, rust, etc,). You should buy a fluid tesrter that should under $5. This will tell you the mixture of the coolant. It should be 50/50.

Answer 3

The quick answer: Look at the level in the coolant reservoir.
The complete answer:
Your coolant reservoir is connected to the radiator by a tube that functions as a siphon, (wiki it).
If there's water in the tube the level is what you see.
Check the level cold. let the engine idle for a few minutes to heat up.
If the level doesn't rise, there's air in the system.
Shut it down and go get some water while the engine cools down.
WHEN IT'S COOLED BELOW BOILING, - NOT BEFORE, remove the radiator cap and add water until the water reaches the top of the opening, reinstall the cap.

Answer 4

Test radiator level as described above and never take the radiator cap off the radiator when the engine's hot or even at normal operating temperature. Test the condition of your antifreeze/water for the proper ratio of antifreeze to water with a tool you can get at auto-part stores called a hydrometer. It's easy to use; just follow instructions. If you must add some water to the solution use distilled water; it doesn't have the minerals in it that can accumulate and clog your radiator cores as does tap water or pond water.

Answer 5

To test the level, just look at the overflow tank. There are lines on the tank that show where the level should be when the engine is cold and when it is hot.

If you want to test anything else than that, then take it to a shop and have them test the strength of the coolant and how much pressure the cap will hold.

good luck.

Answer 6

On most vehicles today and for the last 10 years or so you just look at the coolant reservoir and make sure the coolant level is between the hot and cold marks depending obviously on the temperature of your engine at the time you check it.

Answer 7

johns right but check the strength of your mix if it is less than 50 50 then add straight coolant this may be an educated guess as to how much

Answer 8

I do not understand your question. If your are talking about a pressure check to check for leaks. Take it to a local repair shop and they can do it there.

Answer 9

do not listen to report me dodgeman-he is a total idiot an an a***ole