Hello all!
I've been looking for reliable info on exactly how much coolant should be filled into the coolant reservoir but got different opinions from mechanics and vague info from the manuals. I understand that coolant should always be full in the radiator. But regarding the ideal level in the reservoir tank (when engine is cold), I've heard/seen recommendations on FULL, 30% above LOW, or anywhere in between... Some mechanic told me that for LC100, it has to be at the FULL line, but for my RX350, it can be anywhere from LOW to FULL . Some mechanics even mentioned that coolant should NOT be at the full level when cold because much room is needed for the radiator to overflow coolant to the reservoir. Pretty confusing
Could someone who did similar research please share your suggestion?
Thanks!
I've been looking for reliable info on exactly how much coolant should be filled into the coolant reservoir but got different opinions from mechanics and vague info from the manuals. I understand that coolant should always be full in the radiator. But regarding the ideal level in the reservoir tank (when engine is cold), I've heard/seen recommendations on FULL, 30% above LOW, or anywhere in between... Some mechanic told me that for LC100, it has to be at the FULL line, but for my RX350, it can be anywhere from LOW to FULL . Some mechanics even mentioned that coolant should NOT be at the full level when cold because much room is needed for the radiator to overflow coolant to the reservoir. Pretty confusing
Could someone who did similar research please share your suggestion?
Thanks!