The reservoir has minimum and maximum level marks embossed in the plastic or marked on it, so you can check the level without opening it. If the coolant level is below the maximum line or, worse, ...

Checking your car's engine coolant level regularly is important. Check out the Drive’s Garage Guide for detailed instructions to check your coolant level.

Checking Your Coolant Level There are two places under your hood to check coolant level: the overflow tank (which some old cars may not have) and the radiator itself.

Use your handbook to locate the position of the coolant reservoir in the engine bay. Open the bonnet and locate the coolant reservoir, if you do not have the hand book, it is normally on one side ...