Radiator reserve tank empty after changin fan motor

[Civictyper2014]

Today i notice only one of the fans are working when down to the workshop to check. mechanic say one of the fan motor spoiled and ask me to change 2 motors as the other one will spoiled soon.i told him to just changed the one that is spoiled . was quoted 180 for a aftermarket motor.

strange the other one not spoil ask me change also.

while changing it they also removed the radiator pipe connect to the engine. after changing, they top up abit of toyota premixed coolant into the radiator and reserve tank . i saw the radiator and tank was filled to the brim.

after 1 hrs drive back home due to traffic jam. i pop the bonnet to check on the fans if they are working. I noticed the radiator reserve tank was empty!!! i wanted to check my radiator but the engine was still hot and dangerous to open . so i decided tomorrow morning when it is cold i will check my radiator.

1st question : can i top up my reserve tank with tap water?

2nd question: i wonder how come the radiator was full and the mechanic top up abit of premised coolant but when i reached home the reserve tank empty.

 

any advice bros

[Vhtfhwlego]

1) tap water ok.

2) maybe got leak? Maybe got air bubble trapped somewhere?

[Watwheels]

Any electric motor has a pair of carbon bush. Once they wear out the motor will stop working. But most ppl couldn't be bothered to replace the bushes. It's easier and profitable to replace the motor.

 

Coolant is non other dan water. The coloring that we see are anti-freeze that prevent the coolant from turning into ice in cold countries. I recommend using Japanese brand of long life coolants.

 

There could be leaks in the hoses or mechanic forgot to put back the hose clips. Top up the coolant with tap water and go back to the workshop.

Edited July 12, 2014 by Watwheels

[TL173]

Strongly suggest to top up Toyota Pre-mix coolant instead of Tap Water, for reason of wrong or lost of coolant properties.

 

Why the reserve tank go empty, is because the coolant was being drawn into the radiator tank & hoses that probably empty or buddle trapped in it.

 

Look into engine bay & floor for any possible leak.

[Civictyper2014]

i have went back and ask them to drain all the exiting coolant and replace with new coolant which i bought myself from JAE auto. 20 bucks. will monitor the level of coolant. damn pissed off. mechanic can tell me somemore can mixed with tap water even though the premixed coolant stated no need and already premixed. the motor fan is aftermarket somemore charge me $180. plus 20 coolant. total damage 200. last week just change one recon starter 230. looks like repairs up for this month.

[Wolfy3769]

i have went back and ask them to drain all the exiting coolant and replace with new coolant which i bought myself from JAE auto. 20 bucks. will monitor the level of coolant. damn pissed off. mechanic can tell me somemore can mixed with tap water even though the premixed coolant stated no need and already premixed. the motor fan is aftermarket somemore charge me $180. plus 20 coolant. total damage 200. last week just change one recon starter 230. looks like repairs up for this month.

 

old school mech will mix water with pre-mix coolant..no need to piss off... just add pre-mix to reserve.. it will balance out nicely.

pre-mix i think is mix at 50/50 ratio.... this is for cold country, tropical one.. they can go down to 30/70... so add water really does not do much damage... of course there are does that prefer distilled water over tap water.

our weather is hot, so anti-freeze really not that critical.

 

before u complaint abt the repair cost.. look at how old is ur car and what make... some brand are more reliable than other..the premium u pay up front will start to pay off when u car pass 5 year...

 

[Fuelsaver]

Today i notice only one of the fans are working when down to the workshop to check. mechanic say one of the fan motor spoiled and ask me to change 2 motors as the other one will spoiled soon.i told him to just changed the one that is spoiled . was quoted 180 for a aftermarket motor.

strange the other one not spoil ask me change also.

while changing it they also removed the radiator pipe connect to the engine. after changing, they top up abit of toyota premixed coolant into the radiator and reserve tank . i saw the radiator and tank was filled to the brim.

after 1 hrs drive back home due to traffic jam. i pop the bonnet to check on the fans if they are working. I noticed the radiator reserve tank was empty!!! i wanted to check my radiator but the engine was still hot and dangerous to open . so i decided tomorrow morning when it is cold i will check my radiator.

1st question : can i top up my reserve tank with tap water?

2nd question: i wonder how come the radiator was full and the mechanic top up abit of premised coolant but when i reached home the reserve tank empty.

 

any advice bros

think ur mech didn't have patient to let engine run while toppin up coolant into radiator top.

 

correct me if i'm wrong, need to let engine run a few minutes to let coolant "settle down" / fill up the whole cooling system including the hoses before replacing cap. only then can confirm the "final" coolant level in radiator.

 

another issue may be somewhere leaking; check after you parked few hrs / overnight on the floor & trace directly upward. use torchlight.

i have went back and ask them to drain all the exiting coolant and replace with new coolant which i bought myself from JAE auto. 20 bucks. will monitor the level of coolant. damn pissed off. mechanic can tell me somemore can mixed with tap water even though the premixed coolant stated no need and already premixed. the motor fan is aftermarket somemore charge me $180. plus 20 coolant. total damage 200. last week just change one recon starter 230. looks like repairs up for this month.

most mech will top up with water; we have to insist premix coolant. my mech also mentioned use tap water in premix coolant no issues about corrosion.

 

drivin older / higher mileage cars r lidat. at least engine no overheat since detected loss of fluid / damage cooling system component early.

 

once solved, ur car can continued to drive another few yrs.

[Civictyper2014]

 

old school mech will mix water with pre-mix coolant..no need to piss off... just add pre-mix to reserve.. it will balance out nicely.

pre-mix i think is mix at 50/50 ratio.... this is for cold country, tropical one.. they can go down to 30/70... so add water really does not do much damage... of course there are does that prefer distilled water over tap water.

our weather is hot, so anti-freeze really not that critical.

 

before u complaint abt the repair cost.. look at how old is ur car and what make... some brand are more reliable than other..the premium u pay up front will start to pay off when u car pass 5 year...

 

 

power bro thanks, my car left about 2years 4 mths to go. hope not much problem coming . lol