Where do I fill my car with 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.

Do you have to refill your coolant?

Keeping your engine running at the correct temperature helps to prevent damage caused by overheating, and your coolant is an essential part of your cooling system. You need to periodically check and refill coolant in your car to make sure it stays at the correct level in your radiator.

What is coolant reservoir?

The coolant reservoir is the plastic reservoir mounted in the engine bay that stores the coolant for the engine. For some vehicles, the coolant reservoir is an integral part of the system, and since it is also pressurized, the coolant reservoir becomes an even more important component to engine safety.

Where is the coolant reservoir in a Ford C-Max?

The video above shows you where the coolant reservoir in your C-Max is located and how to add coolant. Be sure to check your owners manual to determine the correct type of fluid to add – for Fords, it will typically be in a section titled Fluid Capacities in the back of your manual.

How can I check the coolant level in my engine?

Check the level of the engine coolant by looking at the radiator reserve tank next to the air cleaner element box. If the level is at or below the MIN line, add coolant to bring it up to the MAX line. This coolant should always be a mixture of 50% antifreeze and 50% water. Never add straight antifreeze or plain water.

When do you add coolant to the engine?

If the level is at or below the MIN line, add coolant to bring it up to the MAX line. This coolant should always be a mixture of 50% antifreeze and 50% water.

What kind of coolant do you put in a Chrysler 300?

Be sure to check your owners manual to determine the correct type of fluid to add – for Chryslers, it will typically be in a section titled Fluid Capacities in the back of your manual. Mix the coolant with distilled water so that you have a combination of 50% coolant and 50% water.

How can I find the correct coolant for my car?

Check the owner’s manual to find your vehicle’s correct engine coolant—different engine types require different coolants. Locate or buy a gallon of the correct coolant. Roll up or remove loose clothing, and keep your arms away from the cooling fan (s). Fans can turn on automatically, even when the engine is off.

When do I need to add coolant to my engine?

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What kind of coolant do you put in a car radiator?

If the coolant level is low, add the correct coolant to the reservoir (not the radiator itself). You can use diluted coolant by itself, or a 50/50 mixture of concentrated coolant and distilled water. When the coolant rises to the cold fill line, replace the cap and tighten it until you feel it click.

What should coolant level be on cold engine?

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. Loosen the reservoir cap just a little, then step back while the pressure releases.