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11-05-2002, 11:26 AM

mikemmcd

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engine coolant

I have a 02 Max GLE and I was checking the
fluids this morning and I noticed that the engine
coolant was quite low. It was still above the low
mark. I have never had this happen. I do not see
any leaks. Is it possible that the coolant is
in the radiator? I don't want to put more coolant in and overfill it. I has been quite cold here in NY and maybe that has something to do with it.
Everything else is normal.

11-05-2002, 11:35 AM

saxdogg

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If it is above the low marking on the bottle, then it is normal (for a cold engine). It expands from the radiator to the bottle when warmed up. Level should then be at the HOT line.

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11-05-2002, 11:36 AM

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Re: engine coolant

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Originally posted by mikemmcd
I have a 02 Max GLE and I was checking the
fluids this morning and I noticed that the engine
coolant was quite low.

It was still above the low mark.

It's a closed system. As long as your above the low mark [b]cold[/c] when your engine is cold, your system is full. If you check it again when the engine is hot, you'll notice it's come up some.

11-05-2002, 11:42 AM

mikemmcd

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yes, it is above the low mark.
I figured thats what it was but I guess I never
really checked it before was the engine was cold
and would not have noticed