Outils
- Eye protection and gloves
- Clean funnel
Top up an accessible coolant reservoir when fully cold
Correct a slightly low reservoir only after checking for evidence of an active leak or overheating.
15–30 min plus full cooling time2 outilsengine
Pièces et fournitures
- Exact premixed coolant specification
Avant de commencer
- Engine and cooling system are completely cold
- Only the owner-serviceable reservoir will be opened
Une étape à la fois
Les vues réalistes montrent le composant et le geste de chaque étape. La disposition exacte varie selon le véhicule; confirmez toujours l’accès dans le manuel applicable.
ÉTAPE 1
Let the system cool
Park safely, switch off and wait until the engine and cooling system are fully cold.
Point de contrôleThere is no heat, pressure, steam or active warning.
ÉTAPE 2
Inspect level and leaks
Read the translucent reservoir marks and inspect the ground, hoses and engine bay from a safe distance.
Point de contrôleLoss is slight and no active leak or contamination is visible.
ÉTAPE 3
Add exact coolant
Open only the documented cold reservoir cap and add premixed exact-specification coolant to the cold mark.
Point de contrôleDifferent coolant chemistries are not mixed and the reservoir is not overfilled.
ÉTAPE 4
Monitor closely
Secure the cap, clean spills and monitor temperature, heater output and cold level over subsequent trips.
Point de contrôleAny recurrence, warning or temperature rise stops DIY monitoring.
Vérification après réparation
- Cold level remains stable
- Normal temperature and heater output
- No leak or warning develops