rottenhead Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Try not to crucify me for this but, how do you check the coolant level on a '92 2.2? The owner's manual is sort of confusing on the matter. From the sounds of it; there should be coolant in the overflow tank? As long as I've owned the car, I've never seen coolant in there. I thought the way to check it was to remove the radiator cap; and it's to the top there. I'm concerned because I've been noticing some on the snow once in awhile. Thought it was due to the cold, but it hasn't gone away and I'm unable to pinpoint the source. Until I'm able to get it checked out though, I want to make sure I don't lose too much. Thanks much in advance... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudd Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 I'm no expert.... but I'd put a little in the overflow, up to where it has the full line, tho you're probably ok because I don't think the recovery system ever works. The big deal is bleeding it to be sure the radiator is actually full. That's the little black plastic screw looking thing on the right side (left as you face it) Take that out, then when ya fill it the air can escape so you'll know it's really full. Next trick is to find where it's coming from. Small drip in middle could mean seeping water pump. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unverviking Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Check the lower hose, it has the the t-stat on the motor side. Check the clamps on all the hoses to ensure a good seal... Check the radiator to make sure the bottom is not started rotting out from below. My mom's 99 Neon (crappo car) lost it this summer... Not even 5 years old... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 cold weather with coolant and fuel. Often a turn on the hose clamps will fix it, but if it is a seal or mechanical leak the usual rules apply. the reason there is a full level line on the overflow tank is that is where the level should be in it. Often there is a line for cold engines and one for hot engines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyaleFan Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Check your overflow coolant tank when your engine it hot. Fill your tank with a 50% coolant 50% water mix to the "fill line." Keep up on this problem, and consider getting it fixed. Dealing with losing coolant is an annoyance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setright Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 The level in the overflow tank should read FULL when the engine is cold. As it heats up, the level must rise, but fall again when it cools. On a cold-engine morning, open the rad cap, and coolant should be all the way up. If not fill it with 50/50 mix. Then add to the overflow until it reads FULL. Check the levels again next morning. And then get back to us :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commuter Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Are you sure that you don't have a leak somewhere in the coolant overflow bottle, or the hose that attaches it? Also check your rad cap. If it is leaky (doesn't hold pressure), it messes up the overflow system. Still... if either of these were the case, I'd think you'd be slowly losing coolant. ??? Commuter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rottenhead Posted February 13, 2005 Author Share Posted February 13, 2005 Ok; the overflow tank is definitely bone dry at the moment so I'll fill it up today. I don't think the radiator cap is leaking. Fluid is still to the top when I take the cap off, for the moment anyway. Anyway, I'm going to try filling the overflow tank and go from there. thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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