5k Servcing

[Quekahwhye]

Good day,

 

This afternoon went for 5k servicing. They top up the Engine coolant reservoir and Windshield washer fluid reservoir using the same liquid (Water???) from a same container. Did not question them because still got 4 more free service. If complains, they may hurt my car during the next 4 servicing.

[Princey_anne]

Hi,

 

What car you driving which dealer did this?

[Adawang]

Whats wrong topping up with water?

I top up mine with water.

if not water, what do u want to top up with?

[Quekahwhye]

Good day,

 

The Engine coolant in the reservoir have reached near the low mark. I throught need to mix some % of coolant liquid with water before pour to te reservoir.

[Pisces69]

Yup. Better to have a 50/50 mix of coolant & water but u got to know what is in your radiator in the 1st place.

 

Cud b the mech too lazy or not sure so he play safe & just add water.

 

Nowadays got so many types of coolant which cannot b mixed.

 

There was a through discussion in here. Lots of valuable input by Guru Genie & other forumers.

 

Do a search & u sud find it.

[Elfenstar]

Hmmz... the coolant should not be doing that... esp since its only 5000kms... anyway water in sg is fine as its not hardwater.

[Adawang]

not necessary ,

if coolant gets too diluted, time to drain and change the coolant.

for me, I do once a year

[Abbess]

since only 5k interval no need change whole reservoir of coolant...they no need flush the coolant since still new

 

they juz need top up water that's it..no worries abt da

 

u can ask them on yr 10k servicing the procedures for every servicing..there should have a guideline on wat they do for each servicing 5k,10k,20k,30k ........

[Quekahwhye]

Good day to all,

 

Thanks for the reply. Learn somethings

[Abbess]

you are welcome

 

happy driving