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How do I check if my car (Hyundai Elantra 2005) is running low on the coolant
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Melody     Reply with quote
l see that the level seems a little low. l am not sure if l can just top it off with more coolant. Any Ideas?
beert394     Reply with quote
Coolant Level Check Overview:

Inspect coolant hoses & radiator for leaks.
The antifreeze or cooling fluid reservoir (expansion tank) is usually a translucent white color. You should be able to see the fluid inside & the cap should be labeled accordingly.
Remove the expansion tank cap & look into the tank.
Check the coolant level in the expansion tank. The expansion tank has two level marks on the side of it: ''Full'' & ''Low''. The coolant level should be somewhere between the ''Low'' & ''Full'' marks.
If the fluid below the “Low” mark, add as needed. See process for adding coolant below.
Take note of the coolant is color. It should be clean and, depending on the brand, transparent, green, red, blue or yellow in color.
If it is brown or rust-colored, the car may need a radiator flush. There should not be anything else in the coolant; if u see oil in the radiator or expansion tank, it may be evidence of an internal engine defect such as a blown head gasket.
Adding Coolant

Wait 15-20 minutes until the engine has cooled down if ur car has been recently operated. When the engine is cool, simply add coolant into the reservoir until the fluid is at the top “Full” mark.
If there is no coolant in the expansion tank, add coolant directly into the radiator. Note: Consult ur owner is manual for correct coolant type & concentration.
The mixture of coolant to water inside ur vehicle is radiator is 50:50. Again, consult ur owner’s manual for manufacturer’s recommendation.
If the level frequently falls below ''LOW'' after adding fluid, u probably have a leak & should have it checked as soon as possible.
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