Joanne76 Neutral Newbie August 9, 2009 Share August 9, 2009 Hi guys, Was checking my lancer just not and discovered that my coolant level is somewhere near the low level. It is normal to drop till so fast? My current mileage is around 12k, just done a 10k service. By right, during the servicing, they should top up for me ? I seldom check the coolant level, thk once in a few moinths, so not too sure what is the last reading. Should i send to the mit workshop to check or can i top up the coolant myself? Based on my manual, there should have one reservior tank but i couldnt find it, can any lancer user guide me where it is it located ? Thanks for the help. i know i am quite noob in car maintenance. LOL.. Thanks Jo ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octopus 3rd Gear August 9, 2009 Share August 9, 2009 Hi guys, Was checking my lancer just not and discovered that my coolant level is somewhere near the low level. It is normal to drop till so fast? My current mileage is around 12k, just done a 10k service. By right, during the servicing, they should top up for me ? I seldom check the coolant level, thk once in a few moinths, so not too sure what is the last reading. Should i send to the mit workshop to check or can i top up the coolant myself? Based on my manual, there should have one reservior tank but i couldnt find it, can any lancer user guide me where it is it located ? Thanks for the help. i know i am quite noob in car maintenance. LOL.. Thanks Jo Which model lancer? I'm not familiar with lancer ex, but if its the glx the coolant reservoir is just beside the battery. Just top up with water to any level between max and min, and monitor, if continuously decease then need mechanic to check. Usually the level will rise and decrease slightly in the reservoir tank and its normal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne76 Neutral Newbie August 9, 2009 Author Share August 9, 2009 yes, it is the GLx model. Found one coolant tank beside the battery with the cover stated" coolant". From there i checked the level and found it to be quite low. So can i directly add distilled water to that tank itself ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zniper 2nd Gear August 9, 2009 Share August 9, 2009 yes, it is the GLx model. Found one coolant tank beside the battery with the cover stated" coolant". From there i checked the level and found it to be quite low. So can i directly add distilled water to that tank itself ? distilled water = battery water... if u dun hav coolant wif u, juz add plain water... dun anyhow assume distilled water for everyting... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octopus 3rd Gear August 9, 2009 Share August 9, 2009 yes, it is the GLx model. Found one coolant tank beside the battery with the cover stated" coolant". From there i checked the level and found it to be quite low. So can i directly add distilled water to that tank itself ? No need distilled water, normal tap water will do. Fill until its between the max and min level, it will fluctuate around there. Also check that the radiator cap is tight, if loose water may also escape from there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne76 Neutral Newbie August 9, 2009 Author Share August 9, 2009 To Octopus Thanks a lot. If the conditions still remain the same, it is best to send to workshop to check, right ? Normally, how long can the coolant level last ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octopus 3rd Gear August 9, 2009 Share August 9, 2009 Should not need to top up any water for more than a year if the cooling water system healthy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuan 6th Gear August 9, 2009 Share August 9, 2009 (edited) To Octopus Thanks a lot. If the conditions still remain the same, it is best to send to workshop to check, right ? Normally, how long can the coolant level last ? If the above conditions persist, please send your car back to CnC to check. As of now, monitor for a week or two. Coolant should not drop drastically to even near the low level. My ride is closing to 3 years and 70k mileage. I check and top up the coolant with tap water (if necessary) once every 2 weeks or a month. Never have I noticed my coolant drop so low. Edited August 9, 2009 by Yuan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne76 Neutral Newbie August 10, 2009 Author Share August 10, 2009 i thk i should start to check the level from now on. Only check in once a while and didnt know it will drop till so low. So its okay if i just add distilled water to it ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuan 6th Gear August 10, 2009 Share August 10, 2009 (edited) i thk i should start to check the level from now on. Only check in once a while and didnt know it will drop till so low. So its okay if i just add distilled water to it ? You observe for a week or two. Do not add anything. If it continues to drop to low level, go back to CnC. Check the bottom of your car for any leakage of green fluid (I doubt so for a 10k mileage new car). Edited August 10, 2009 by Yuan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne76 Neutral Newbie August 10, 2009 Author Share August 10, 2009 will it be okay if i dont add anything to it? since the indicator now is somewhere around L level Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuan 6th Gear August 10, 2009 Share August 10, 2009 will it be okay if i dont add anything to it? since the indicator now is somewhere around L level You can try to add distilled or normal tap water to it but I would advise you to send it to CnC for check. After topping it up with water, try to see if there is any leakage from the bottom of your car, ie beneath the engine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcw75 Hypersonic August 10, 2009 Share August 10, 2009 Just open the cap of the coolant reservoir tank when the engine is cool to top up with TAP WATER since you are so worried abt the level at L. Not so difficult mah. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne76 Neutral Newbie August 10, 2009 Author Share August 10, 2009 okay guys, thk i will add distilled water to it and see how. Hopefully there is nothing wrong with the coolant system. Thanks a lot :) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermit 1st Gear August 10, 2009 Share August 10, 2009 You can try to add distilled or normal tap water to it but I would advise you to send it to CnC for check. After topping it up with water, try to see if there is any leakage from the bottom of your car, ie beneath the engine. If you do not already know, it is common to see some fluid at the bottom if you have just turned on your a/c.. those are merely water from the a/c condenser If your coolant is coloured, look for coloured fluid.. Good luck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babyt 4th Gear August 10, 2009 Share August 10, 2009 if ur car dont drip water from ac condenser...something is wrong w ur aircon! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enduro25 Clutched August 10, 2009 Share August 10, 2009 haha..true.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuan 6th Gear August 10, 2009 Share August 10, 2009 If you do not already know, it is common to see some fluid at the bottom if you have just turned on your a/c.. those are merely water from the a/c condenser If your coolant is coloured, look for coloured fluid.. Good luck Thanks for the clarification. I was referring to the literal leakage of coloured fluid. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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