Coolant Level over maximum limit

  1. Newbie Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 12
    #1
    Hi,

    I have saxo exclusive 1998 1.4i. One month ago, i have checked the coolant level and it was on the maximum line but now i have checked today, it was over the maximum limit nearly 3-4 inches obove just 2 inches below the cap. Is something wrong with my engine or any thing else. From driving point of view, i have heared any noise and its runnign smoothly as before. Any help/advise will be really helpfull.

    Regards
  2. Newbie Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 12
    #2
    i have not heared any noise or not feel any problem
  3. Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1346
    #3
    are you parking on a flat surface, have you bled it properly, was the engine previously warm

    the coolant is under pressure when warm/hot so the level will appear lower

    if its worrying you, drain a bit
  4. Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Hull Posts: 983 01' Ph1 VTS
    #4
    just found out mine is right upto the top, isnt fussing me becuase my car isnt going to be driven untill next year, so its just going to be sat around lol, but if your worried drain it, it can be dangerous but tbf its not the worst thing in the world for your little saxo
  5. Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2008 Warlingham, Surrey Posts: 471 2001 Posi Blue VTR
    #5
    It should be on maximum when the car is up to temperature.
  6. Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1346
    #6
    im pretty sure it should be up to the maximum when cold, because you cant adjust the level when the car is hot...
  7. Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Hull Posts: 983 01' Ph1 VTS
    #7
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by liam-o View Post
    im pretty sure it should be up to the maximum when cold, because you cant adjust the level when the car is hot...
    i know, lol but your suposed to bleed it
  8. Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Redcar Posts: 1971 2000 Posi Blue vtr
    #8
    It will just eject what it does not need, no worries, also it needs to be checked when cold. Seems that the Tu engine cars always rest a bit below max and I think that's just what they do to be honest. If you are losing water it's either leaking or burning. Try a new rad cap first if it's losing it.
  9. Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Hull Posts: 983 01' Ph1 VTS
    #9
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Stevo123 View Post
    It will just eject what it does not need, no worries, also it needs to be checked when cold. Seems that the Tu engine cars always rest a bit below max and I think that's just what they do to be honest. If you are losing water it's either leaking or burning. Try a new rad cap first if it's losing it.
    I did, mine was turning into steam
  10. Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2008 Warlingham, Surrey Posts: 471 2001 Posi Blue VTR
    #10
    It expands when it gets hotter. So when its up to temperature it should be at roughly maximum.
  11. Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2006 Huddersfield Posts: 393 Zx volcane td Peugeot 205 1600 auto
    #11
    if the pressure gets too high it will just force the excess out of the radiator cap without causing any damage
  12. Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Poole, Dorset Posts: 447 Mk1 VTS
    #12
    It should be checked hot but not just after turning the engine off or the coolant will boil as soon as you take the cap off as there will be no top pressure to stop it from boiling. Leave it about 10 minutes before removing the cap.
  13. Newbie Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 12
    #13
    Thanks All for your comments and it really helped and now i am less worried. The coolant level when cold is more than maximum 2-3 inch. In summer it was on maximim limit exactly and i have not toppet yet. As the coolant is over maximum when cold so i think i should have to drain some coolant. Thanks Again to all.