Engine coolant reservoir empty

irobot8 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 12, 2018 11:32 am
The temperature gauge is the one with 6 yellow lights to the left of the digital speedo - is that correct?

Yes, marked 'B' on the picture, showing 3 of the 6 bars is the ideal running temperature.

Thanks C3. Took it for a quick spin tonight (2/3 miles). The temperature gauge got to 3 bars, and no higher

So, looks like all is OK! Will book it in for a service asap. Given it turned a dark brown colour when topping up, do you think it's worth asking for the coolant/anti-freeze to be flushed out and replaced with new during the service? (I assume that would be extra)

irobot8 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 12, 2018 8:57 pm Thanks C3. Took it for a quick spin tonight (2/3 miles). The temperature gauge got to 3 bars, and no higher

Great. That is perfect.

irobot8 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 12, 2018 8:57 pm So, looks like all is OK! Will book it in for a service asap. Given it turned a dark brown colour when topping up, do you think it's worth asking for the coolant/anti-freeze to be flushed out and replaced with new during the service? (I assume that would be extra)

I would say yes. It's better to be safe than sorry.

It should all be pink and you never know what else has been put in there by mistake if its the wrong colour.

Yes, it will cost more money, but it will give peace of mind come the winter freeze and will potentially do a better job of limiting corrosion in the cooling system.