Coolant reservoir on the 206 CC 2 litre

[JayEm1485]

Hi

I am having real problems checking the coolant level in my reservoir. The reservoir itself is white and very thick and I cannot see. I have checked the forum and I see that other people have experienced problems. It has been suggested to shine a torch into the reservoir itself. I have removed the cap, and tried this, but I still cannot see. Does anyone have any other suggestions please?

I have spent the morning sucking on a long straw to get out the excess water which I had poured in before I realised that I could not see the level. The reservoir was full to the brim!

[GrandadMonkey]

That's how I always top ours up - to the brim. But I don't use water, I use ready mixed screen wash which is blue and shows up in the reservoir spout.

[gazza82]

Ron ... Coolant ... Don't put washer fluid in there!!! :-(

Note from Ron: Doh - sorry. Ignore me. Must engage brain before mouth! Thanks Gazza.

[JayEm1485]

No, I fill the screen washer reservoir almost to the top, but not the coolant reservoir. That's the trouble. Knowing where to stop, and imagining the dire consequences of over filling!

[gazza82]

No real issue with too much coolant as it will get pushed out by the pressure.