i doubt it...
i checked my coolant engine and its really almost out and i have to add coolant antifreeze soon..

 

It's also possible to get an "air lock" in the system. That is, a bubble of air is blocking the flow of coolant. This is typically bled at the radiator itself.

Or, you could have a bad thermostat that is not opening properly and allowing flow when the engine warms.

But first check your coolant level in the overflow tank. It should be to the 'F' (full) line.

Prestone or Dextron pre-mixed coolant (you don't add water) is readily available at Autozone, Pep Boys, Wal-Mart, etc.

 

Honestly... in California and your coolant is low, you can just add some straight distilled water. Must be distilled.

Huey, why are you thinking that distilled water isn't okay?

 

thanks,
i did checked, its already L (low)
and i must add already right?

anyway, i was browsing the DIY section, people do change their coolant stuff by themselves?do i have to do this too?
i think so huh?!stupid question..

 

im from california..
bay area

u think so?just add distilled water?

 

You don't have to change the coolant right away if you're just low. Its good to change it and flush out your system... its not a bad process. I just did it this past weekend while installing a new water pump.

Its actually a pretty easy process... easier than changing oil in my opinion. It just takes some time to let everything cool. I didn't wait and burnt myself... worth it to be done faster.

 

How many times will your car see below freezing temps? And how far below 32F?

 

i understand but ive heard that u have to do that every year?

 

i saw it once this morning and by the time im warming up my car otw to work the light disappeared..

how far?hmmm like i need to add coz yesterday i took a look on it and its too way off to the F(full) line

 

it was not below freezing in california today.... i refuse to believe that.

 

yap..im just worried

 

It is ok - that's what the 50/50 pre-mix contains, antifreeze and distilled water. It's just easier to get pre-mixed imho.

Pre-mixed long duration coolants also contain some other lubrication additives, but in CA you certainly could get by with just distilled water.

You don't NEED to change your coolant. That's what long duration coolants are all about. Some of us are just ****.

 

so right now..
just add coolant antifreeze..
how come it said on the manual if new to stuff take it to dealer?

 

its been 8 months already since i had my 8
no mods yet
base

 

Cause the dealer wants your $$$$$$$$$$

Just add some 50/50 water-coolant and check on it. It should suck it down if the system is low.

 

thats what i thought too..
thanks, i'll do that

 

The manual also very clearly shows how to maintain your vehicle yourself, which includes keeping your coolant at the proper level.

Now, stop panicking and just add some coolant or straight distilled water already!

ps: of course make sure you don't have a leak somewhere. Even in rapid evaporation rate Cali you would see a puddle of greenish fluid under the vehicle if you have a leak.

 

thanks

 

i gotta bounce now..
thanks for the advice
peace out

 

see my sticky thread in the Interior Electronics subforum

 

it works

 

Staticlag has a great tutorial to flush your system and add new coolants. Depending on how many miles are on your car, the dealer recommends that the coolant be changed at 60k miles. I did mine this past weekend, and I have to say it was one of the easiest jobs I've done on this car yet, and all for under $40.

 

Flushing and filling a cooling system on any car has always been easy. Proper disposal is the headache these days. Autozone and the like will take used oil, but almost no one takes used coolant.

 

should i do mine if i reach 60k?

 

if you've got 60,000 miles on the car I'd definitely recommend doing it.