Why does my car keep saying coolant level low?
If your car’s coolant level is dropping, it is almost always due to leaks in the cooling system – the hoses, radiator or radiator cap, for example. Symptoms of this can be a rising temperature gauge, a sweet odour (the smell of antifreeze), problems with your car’s heater or increased fuel consumption.
Can you drive with coolant level below minimum?
No, it is not safe to drive with a low engine coolant level. Low engine coolant can cause airlocks in the coolant system and an overheating engine can destroy expensive parts like the engine block or seize it completely.
What color coolant does Saab use?
Orange anti-corrosion, long-life(phosphorous free) antifreeze for any model/year Saab. Came from the factory in all 2002 newer models.
Is it normal for coolant level to drop?
Q: Is it normal for the coolant level to drop? Yes, due to the extreme engine temperature, the water element within the Coolant tends to evaporate, resulting in a coolant level drop.
Does my coolant reservoir need to be full?
Your coolant reservoir tank should be at least 30% full. Most reservoir tank has a min and max mark drawn on the side of the container. What is this? The most common cause of a coolant leak is a bad radiator cap, bad radiator fans, and loose radiator hose clamps.
What type of coolant does a Saab 9 3 take?
Pentosin – Pentofrost NF (G11) Silicate European Concentrate Antifreeze / Coolant – 1.5 Liters (Part No. 8114117)
Is it OK to mix green and red coolant?
What is this? In fact, if you were to mix green and red antifreeze together, it would end up creating a thick gel that would fail to flow through your cooling system properly. This can cause overheating, as well as damage to various components of your car’s cooling system.
Is your coolant supposed to be full?
Should I fill my coolant reservoir to Max?
Fill the reservoir to the MAX line. Do not overfill it. The coolant mixture expands as it heats up and needs room to do so.
What kind of coolant does a 2005 Saab 9 3 take?
ZEREX – G05® 50/50 Ready-to-Use Antifreeze / Coolant, 1 Gallon (Part No. ZXG05RU1)