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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 09:10 PM
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Default Radiator surge tank level???

When the engine is completely cool down, where should the level in the rad.surge tank normally be?
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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 09:17 PM
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When the engine is completely cool down, where should the level in the rad.surge tank normally be?
At the full when cold mark or a tad bit higher is O.K. too.
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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 09:43 PM
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When the engine is completely cool down, where should the level in the rad.surge tank normally be?

At the full when cold mark or a tad bit higher is O.K. too.
:iagree: Look closely at the tank and you'll see the mark for "Full Cold". Just fill it to that point.
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