very low coolant

we would just put the correct amount of distilled water or coolant into the reservoir.
is that correct?
thanks

anon,

That still does not tell you if the cooling system is low. Only removing the radiator cap and looking will tell you.

Dave H M wrote:
It seems to me that it needs to be determined what low is.

Where is the level in the reservoir in relation to the low mark?

There is about one inch in the bottom of the reservoir.

Thanks all

It seems to me that it needs to be determined what low is.

Where is the level in the reservoir in relation to the low mark?

You need to open the radiator cap and VERIFY that level in there is at the top-- yes with the radiator cold.

Let us know what you find.

wolfe10 wrote:
So, was the radiator or just the overflow reservoir low???

good question!
we have not yet started the engine.
it is low in that big round overflow reservoir.
maybe when we start the engine it will go back to normal
thanks

So, was the radiator or just the overflow reservoir low???

thanks everyone for your help

How low is low?

Is it the expansion/overflow reservoir that shows low? Low here is fine to drive unless it is totally empty then check the radiator.

Is the radiator actually low as you look into the tank? If you see some coolant in the radiator it is probably fine to go a couple easy miles to the shop. Otherwise top it off with distilled water or 50/50 coolant if you have the right stuff.

ksg5000 wrote:
If it were me I would add water and then tell the service personel that your coolant was low so they can test the system.

X2!
DONT drive it with low coolant.