Need help on engine coolant check - Toyota Yaris Forums

Nahid · 05-24-2016, 04:30 AM

I am not a car expert so pardon my novice question. I want to properly check engine coolant (locally called radiator water here in Bangladesh). A local mechanic is telling me that my car needs to be added engine coolant. I have checked the user manual and it suggests that I need to check engine coolant reservoir to check if it needs more fluid. On the whitish reservoir box the pink fluid is above 'full' mark but if I open the radiator cap than the pink fluid is not visible. Should I top up engine coolant?

CTScott · 05-24-2016, 06:48 AM

The fluid will never be up to the cap when cold, but should be visible in the neck when you open the cap.

Lafiro · 05-24-2016, 01:33 PM

I thought mine was leaking because it was below the low mark when checked end of last year. I purchased antifreeze from Toyota and I filled it. Now its above the full line.
Would that cause any issues?

05-24-2016, 04:30 AM	#1
Nahid Drives: Toyota Vitz Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Posts: 13	Need help on engine coolant check I am not a car expert so pardon my novice question. I want to properly check engine coolant (locally called radiator water here in Bangladesh). A local mechanic is telling me that my car needs to be added engine coolant. I have checked the user manual and it suggests that I need to check engine coolant reservoir to check if it needs more fluid. On the whitish reservoir box the pink fluid is above 'full' mark but if I open the radiator cap than the pink fluid is not visible. Should I top up engine coolant?

05-24-2016, 06:48 AM	#2
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	The fluid will never be up to the cap when cold, but should be visible in the neck when you open the cap. __________________

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05-24-2016, 01:33 PM	#3
Lafiro Drives: 06 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 694	I thought mine was leaking because it was below the low mark when checked end of last year. I purchased antifreeze from Toyota and I filled it. Now its above the full line. Would that cause any issues?