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Hey all. I've searched through a few threads regarding ideal coolant level but many of them discussed peripheral issues related to coolant, not my primary question.
What is the ideal level of coolant in the reservoir and when?
I have a 1999 with 260k on it. I had a shop replace the radiator about 1,000 miles ago. I did not inspect the reservoir to see coolant level immediately after the job.
The other day I looked at the reservoir completely cold (had not been driven in 24 hours) and saw the level at an inch above "Low."
I drove the truck to work today (7 miles, ~20 minutes) and viewed the coolant level when I arrived to see it right between "Full" and "Low," a small bit closer to "Full."
From reading the manual, I can't tell if coolant in the reservoir should be full or half way full.
I don't think I have any type of leak as I've seen no evidence of it.
I suppose I should just confirm the coolant used by the shop and top it off to the "Full" line when the engine is cold?
What is the ideal level of coolant in the reservoir and when?
I have a 1999 with 260k on it. I had a shop replace the radiator about 1,000 miles ago. I did not inspect the reservoir to see coolant level immediately after the job.
The other day I looked at the reservoir completely cold (had not been driven in 24 hours) and saw the level at an inch above "Low."
I drove the truck to work today (7 miles, ~20 minutes) and viewed the coolant level when I arrived to see it right between "Full" and "Low," a small bit closer to "Full."
From reading the manual, I can't tell if coolant in the reservoir should be full or half way full.
I don't think I have any type of leak as I've seen no evidence of it.
I suppose I should just confirm the coolant used by the shop and top it off to the "Full" line when the engine is cold?