G gonzo Advanced Member Messages 841 May 21, 2005 #1 While having bumper off to mesh it etc I had a good look around to notice the rad fluid was just below min. Am I right in thinking this expands under use or should I top it up? Its full under the spoon cap?! (Don't know anything abt rad fluid! )
While having bumper off to mesh it etc I had a good look around to notice the rad fluid was just below min. Am I right in thinking this expands under use or should I top it up? Its full under the spoon cap?! (Don't know anything abt rad fluid! )
D Duncs Moderator Messages 1,323 May 21, 2005 #2 it will expand, but i think that is a little low, i would guess it should be on the min level when cold
it will expand, but i think that is a little low, i would guess it should be on the min level when cold
G gonzo Advanced Member Messages 841 May 21, 2005 #3 its about 4/5mm below the min level but had a service 2/3 months ago - can't have used so much in such a little time??
its about 4/5mm below the min level but had a service 2/3 months ago - can't have used so much in such a little time??
M MJ Type-R Advanced member Messages 1,578 May 21, 2005 #4 Steve, top it up to the min or half way between the to levels. You can use just water, but if it was me, I would get some Honda fluid or equivalent, as it has an additive to help protect the alloy block. Mike
Steve, top it up to the min or half way between the to levels. You can use just water, but if it was me, I would get some Honda fluid or equivalent, as it has an additive to help protect the alloy block. Mike
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