Coolant levels in 4ltr Griff

[jam1et]

In the hand book it says that the coolant level on my 4ltr griff when cold should be no more than 2 inches below the bottom of the thread on the screw top opening. But I'm sure I read somewhere (maybe even the bible or on here somewhere) that the level should be about half way up the chamber. Which is correct?

[shpub]

All depends. Bible 2 says the level varies from car to car.

[jam1et]

Well thats useful then! So what would a dealer do if you take it in for a service? "Sorry your car blew up on the way back home from our workshop sir. We didnt put any coolant in it you see; we were not sure how much was required..."

[trefor]

This is the expansion tank - so it's the extra spare coolant and room for it to expand when hot. Most find their own level - some near the top, some near the bottom, most around the middle. If it is too full yours will spit the excess out, if it drop to a point and stays there then that's the answer for your car. However, if it drops and keeps dropping out of sight (i.e expansion tank empty) then you've got a leak/problem.

Being a few inches too full/empty shouldn't cause your engine to pack in!

[simpo two]

jam1et said:

In the hand book it says that the coolant level on my 4ltr griff when cold should be no more than 2 inches below the bottom of the thread on the screw top opening. But I'm sure I read somewhere (maybe even the bible or on here somewhere) that the level should be about half way up the chamber. Which is correct?

You've got the 4.x confused with the 500. 4.x models only have a swirlpot - coolant should be about an inch below the side tube. The 'half-full' part in the bible refers to the level in the separate expansion tank which 500s have.

Peasy!

[jam1et]

Thanks for clearing that up Simpo. Sorry I maust have got a bit confused there for a while.

[simpo two]

Nice to be useful. Having had both models I was pretty sure!