Q: My question is about radiator overflow tanks. I’ve always had cars and trucks that had an overflow tank that you would keep full to the cold or hot mark. Checking over my daughter’s car ...

Most vehicles now employ an expansion tank that allows the coolant to expand, and exit, the cooling circuit when hot, and to return when the car is turned off and the engine cools.

I bought a Nissan X-Trail 2.2 diesel yesterday. I noticed the in-car heater was fine at first and then wasn't getting warm. I Checked engine coolant which was low so topped up with approximately two ...

The process to check coolant varies from car to car. If your car has a coolant expansion tank, look to see if the coolant falls between the minimum and maximum indicators on the tank.

The expansion tank filler cap is a prime suspect when coolant loss occurs. Some people, as a temporary measure, tie a plastic bag over the end of the overflow pipe to see if any coolant is escaping.

Question:The low coolant light in my 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee comes on randomly. I hear the chime go off and then I see the "Low Coolant Level" message on the VIC. Sometimes it only happens for a ...

This week, a Toyota Pri u s driver filled up the car’s coolant tank in the dark. Since they couldn’t see the “min” or “max” marks clearly, they measured with their heart. Knowing it ...

My 2013 BMW 116i is currently in for its 40,000 km service. The dealer has told me that the coolant expansion bottle has a minor crack and that a warning light would have been glowing on my dashboard.