Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2002 23:51:21 +0100 From: "JD" <jonathonnopsameditch_AUNTY_SPAM_.com> Subject: Re: FILL COOLANT FLUID
Ok, I have ordered some from Saab 4l for £19.86 +VAT. what happends if it's a different colour from what's inside the expansion tank already ? According to goran's last post I can't mix green stuff with orange stuff. I think that I have green stuff. I'll report back tomorrow eve. THX JD "JD" <jonathonnopsameditch_AUNTY_SPAM_.com> wrote in message news:1023621231.2073.0.nnrp-07.9e981281nopsam.demon.co.uk... > 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 > >