Coolant low

[Johnalexander]

The light came on today to say that engine coolant is low. How do I fix this? What should I buy?

Thanks

 

[Johnalexander]

This is the light I have on but it's located next to the 6 on the rev counter

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[sk93]

what should you buy?
coolant?



I believe we use the blue coolant - just get a small bottle of that, and follow the instructions on the back for mixing with the right amount of water.
Then pour it in the expansion tank (big three-pronged cap in the right side of the black plastic slam panel cover at the front of your engine bay.

Fill it until the orange floating thing is at the right height (the right height is illustrated on the slam panel, right next to the filling cap)

 

[Johnalexander]

Is that warning light for engine coolant or water for the radiator?

Don't have a book with my car

 

[sk93]

Is that warning light for engine coolant or water for the radiator?

Don't have a book with my car

engine coolant / radiator fluid are one in the same

 

[Johnalexander]

Thanks

 

[sk93]

Thanks

pleasure