2nd coolant expansion tank

[steve11]

Just had one fitted to the T350 but am having a few problems checking coolant level.

As advised by my dealer there should be approx 1 inch of coolant in the new tank, unfortunately every time I go to check the level there's nothing in there at all. Topped up twice now and every time nothing in there the next day.

Any help much appreciated

Steve.

[GreenV8S]

Stab in the dark here, have you got a leak?

[Mr Freefall]

you have to make sure the pipe with is small gauge has very good clamps, or when the system is pressurised then watter just pisses out.

Get your self a pressure test just on the off chance tho'

Mr f

[maddog-uk]

Few I thought it was just me!! Mine also looks dry and was wondering what it should be at! Will call my dealer for a second opinion and see if they say that. When I looker at how it worked I was puzzled, its really only a further expansion tank which made me wonder if should have anything in it! I know others on here had it done so perhaps someone can elighten us! I know one thing though, car runs about 5c less than it used too!

[simon@63]

I assumed it was supposed to be nigh-on empty.

Mine has been running 2 or 3C cooler post-fitting and temperatures have been less volatile since fitting it.

Full judgement reserved until it has been trapped in stationary traffic on a hot day.