Date: Sun, 9 Jun 2002 01:51:25 +0100 From: "JD" <jonathonnopsameditch_AUNTY_SPAM_.com> Subject: Re: FILL COOLANT FLUID
All, (again) Thanks for all of the very helpful comments. I will get the dealer to check the hoses for leaks etc. I have since been reliably informed that they are CRAP (allegedly) and will have to get them to check the car again. THX JD "Saab Guy" <SaabynopsamalBox.com> wrote in message news:dedeaf7e.0206081159.187c4db8nopsaming.google.com... > > thanks for the comments so far. OK so the cooling system is sealed then ? > > Yes and no...Under normal conditions it is sealed but you might have a > leak...By sealed we really mean closed, like your oil or any other > fluid system. There should be a cap on your radiator, DO NOT OPEN > THIS, especially if the engine is hot, you will be greeted with a > coolent geyser...Somewhere else inthe engine compartment there sould > be an overflow tank for your coolent, it is probably clear. Check > your owners guide to see if it gives coolent (Or Anti-Freeze) > suggestions, perhaps call your Saab dealer and ask them what type, and > then go to your local auto place (Halfords you said? I am in the US > so...) and have somone there help you decide what to buy and fill it > up...The Merc. Dealer could PROBABLY help you but Halfords will most > likely have a larger selectoin of Coolent (Anti-Freeze) and it will be > 10 times cheaper... > > Ryan
