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tyrob
Apr 5th, 09, 08:29 AM
Every time I check the coolant level in my radiator its about 2 inches bolow the filler opening. I will fill it to the top and in a couple of days its low again. Is this normal?

DjD
Apr 5th, 09, 09:11 AM
Unless you have a functioning coolant recovery system you need that 2" for fluid expansion when the coolant heats up under pressure.

77thor
Apr 5th, 09, 12:32 PM
Yeah. When you fill it to the top, it will drain some out the overflow tube once the engine gets hot.
This is normal.