how? u all got consistently check the water level?

I make it a habit to check engine oil,water fluids,window washer,all the lights and tyre pressure every 2weeks

every 3 to 4 months top up sikit maybe. the water level should not drop alot.

every 2 weeks too often is it? I ask my friend how to check water level they look at me at bemusement asked what is that, then after I explain said they never check.....

usually the service center does it. for me, just check the level every onw & then to ensure it's still within the allowable range.

once a month

I make it a habit to check engine oil,water fluids,window washer,all the lights and tyre pressure everyday

Yes overkill but usually once a month is justified. I started this when wife got pregnant. But hey having a child is our resposibility to ensure their safety right? Deswai i still continue doing it.

2 month once.....last time i check every 2 week found out water didnt drop abit so extend to 2 month

Every week if possible..usually is every 2 weeks.

wen i feel like checking, i check.

not at once
12 years myvi still kicking

Never check since boughted my car 2 years ago.

if no leak no need to add until u need to flush it
2 years IINM or until the colour changed

it shouldn't drop alot at all
so every service, service center will do it for u...they only add a little to non

if bad condition car monthly.

if new and good condition no need. i check every year or before going to a long journey

Usually cars > 10 years above, need to check periodically.

New cars esp < 5 years, no need check if u follow normal maintenance in SC

Everytime b4 car service time i will check everything. So when service can tell them what to topup n what to change. Once a month or a month and a half on everage

do it every week la, who knoes those faults , mechanical parts you knoe la........

Do people still use regular water for their radiator these days?
Get some legit coolant, prevents rusting and better efficiency too, don't have to change so often.

distilled, tap water will cause mineral deposit

Almost everyone I know in Malaysia they just use tap water.

Just drain everything and get a good coolant, you don't even need to check at all if there's no leak

Lights ya la.. but others no leak than nvm ma.

REally??

So far for a long time now the level remains the same.

will check when only the time got smoke.

where to add water? in the white plastic container or at the radiator? haha, b4 this shop do it for me

If every week need to add , confirm leak

never put water, going to ruin your radiator especially for newer modern car
always use coolant. coolant also cheap now
or during emergency can use distilled or RO water....dont use tap or mineral water, even worse

heed my advice

This post has been edited by one punch man: Sep 15 2016, 09:06 AM

Tips penjagaan kereta.. Isi air bila temperature naik sahaja.

both. full for radiator
follow the indicator on the reservoir

some coolants need to mix with water

as long as its between full n empty level its fine. can add bit of water once in a while coz its normal for the level in d coolant reservoir to drop a bit.

but dun add too much tho coz once the engine is on n heats up, it might over flow out of the reservoir. there is a tube coming out of the reservoir just for that purpose.

most modern car, like my car use pre-mix coolant. aint got time waste to mix
anyway just follow your manual book la, see what coolant it need, best by the manufacturer brand coolant spec for your car

service center will top up with distilled water or coolant?

check every 1 week for coolant, if still in allowable range, ignore it, usually will drop bit by bit.. coolant water who know, can leak here there,evaporated..

2-3 times everi 7 menets

correct me if im wrong but i dont think using just coolant n no water is advisable.

when ready to long distance travel lol
but usually no need topup water (in radiator) just add coolant in reservoir when needed (got indicator there)

will check them every 2-3days.... better be safe than sorry... gt bad experiences bfore

normally no need to check , if kurang means leaking or radiator fan not working.

My car got no radiator... How?

Anyway this is what I drive



This post has been edited by RalphRatedR: Sep 15 2016, 09:33 AM

which pomen told u got no radiator?
got la, with 2 reservoirs some more

u need lots of radiator for that man

Service regularly by authorized center and you dont need to check.

yes

with malaysia temperature

water got easily dehydrated

I see the temp while driving. If too hot then add water.

really arr? this morning i add till full both even passed the reservoir max level until the reservoir cap

no prob
the reservoir got overflow tube
excess coolant will flow out once temp increases
just membazir only lor

TS,

If u are using regular water in your radiator...i have bad news for you...

Seriously...i never check. Maybe service that time SC got check. Not kidding.

SC will check for you when u go for your regular servicing.

I hope you dont just add water to your coolant. Long term, your water Pump will be rusty and engine will overheat. I already kena for my car. Long term it will affect alot of things around the cooling system, radiator, water pump, sensors, etc etc

Add "air suling" or de-ionized water + coolant with good mixing ratio

What's a good mixing ratio?

I open the hood every 5000km and just before and after service to monitor only. My car 178k km ad but never topup myself because service center will topup for me. The amount of water drop and fuild drop very2 litle only la if your car in good condition. No need to paranoid to check everyday.

Service center use tap water only to mix with coolant. No need to use distilled water because the coolant itself act as antirust.

cold countries about 50-50

Malaysia can do 70% water 30% coolant , 70-30

But how do you know ratio if pour into radiator? Have to flush out all first?

rough estimation, just dont put 50-50 haha

I use pure pre-diluted coolant. No water added.

Radiator got water? I din know.

Every two weeks is suffice. Cannot trust those mechanics at service centre, sometimes they skipped the fluid check routine.

Rekomen ape coolant?

Never
Servicr centre usually will check fo me when i servis
They will help me pump angin also

On the 5 years old peugeot the coolant has atleast been flushed 5 times due to leaks. Keeps on leaking blardy hell

Didn't fix the leaks?

Never. My Odyssey's coolant level same for the past 11 years. Never add. Touch wood.

3 times fix at SC, once under warranty, twice after warranty still at SC that time I dunno outside workshop, leaked 2 times in 2 weeks. Then 1½ year back leak again go change at outside shop , then few month later outlet water tank (different part) leak need to change again

coolant use toyota red kalar wan ..
green kalar coolant cannot go

now what colour liao?

if leak there will be water dripping on the ground right?

Florescent green... no change. Honda's coolant should last up to 200,000km / 10 years.

In fact, mine is due for a complete change. Haven't hand any free time yet to do it.

toyotak coolant the best for all vehicles

It depends,for my case most of the time it doesn't..

yes but air cond oso drips water so a bit difficult to distinguish

n i tot toyota is bestest

Bawah pokok mechanic will tell you different. Don't use coolant, say will eat the metal

depends onur car la. newer cars u check once a month, my car 30+ year old, everytime mau start check la...

I make it a habit to check engine oil,water fluids,window washer,all the lights and tyre pressure every hour

ya better check

my case was radiator leaking. today i put full water. drive drive next day empty. need 2 bottles 1.5L to fill up to max

then bring to check, leaking, change radiator, pour toyota red coolant. now ok di

proton wira 1.5 aeroback

It's the job of the ppl who service your car, btw u don't need to directly add water into rad, just add into the spare tank, it will sucks water in itself when it's cold. When hot pressure goes up, no water coming out but water can goes missing, when cold pressure lower than outside, will sucks water from tank.

once month i wash my car then will check the engine oil, brake light etc..

cost how much?

um if not wrong was 350 ka. then some add on i.e air con cleaning , around 400

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This post has been edited by croydon: Sep 16 2016, 05:48 AM