should I be able to see coolant with radiator cap off?
Nov 29, 2010 by White Stone | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
I have a 2006 Honda Civic which i recently had the coolant change on, every since then, I sometimes smell it when I have been driving lond distant. I took off radiator cap when engine cold and could not see any coolant, should I be able to see it? Is
The radiator should be full to the top when you take the cap off, so yes, you should see it. If you smell coolant after a drive, chances are you have a leak. If you cannot see a coolant leak, you may need to get a cooling system pressure test done to
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