The coolant in my reserve tank seems to go down over time. By over time...I mean in two years it goes from from mid-way between min and max, to min.
Is that normal? Seems a bit fast to me. I don't notice any leaks, and the operating temperature of the car is always normal.

Thanks.

 

Sounds normal.

 

I was at 2 years and it was below min. I hadnt checked for a while and then I just filled it back up asap. I didnt see any overheating or anything abnormal when it was below min though.

 

Took a look in the manual, some sectiosn say you should fill it back up to max and some sections say to fill it between the min and max point. WHich one is it?

 

Between minimum and maximum.

It's okay for the level to fluctuate. That's what the overflow tank is for.

 

I just purchased mine this past March...level is fine but its really dark. Manual says that it doesn't have to be changed I think near 60,000miles...I just hit 50....should I wait or it wouldn't matter if I got it changed early?

 

it wouldnt kill to get it changed early.. but its good to always check and see if the level is fair or not.

 

Cool thx!

 

check the ph and then decide if you need to change it?

 

how do i check the ph?

 

go to a place where they change oil,or a general mechanic should be able,or even ask the dealer.

 

You can also buy a tester from walmart or any auto parts store.

 

a newb question since my manuals back home......... what type of coolant goes in our car? i know that there exists two types out there.. and some of then works for both.. but what is our car made for orginally? thanks.

 

For testing the PH, could you use one of those pool testers? I think the scale is standard and goes from 1-14, and you just match up the colors.

What is the pH supposed to be?

 

I don't know if I even seen what the pH level is in the manual.

I can hit up Walmart this weekend and look for that kit.

Thx everyone!

 

I bought my car less than a month ago and its already at the "min" section