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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 07:35 AM
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On level ground, before the car is started, and at an outside temp of 70, where should the coolant level be in the overflow tank?
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 07:45 AM
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From the owners manual (2006)

The coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark on
the front of the coolant surge tank.


FULL COLD = Whatever cold is for you (70,80,90,or in my case 100.....)

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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 08:41 AM
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Doah !! When you said that, I went and looked. At first I thought the tank had no such markings, but, upon closer inspection, there it was, on the front of the tank, in very small lettering. You really have to look to see it. Thanks. Saved my lazy butt from a trip to the owners manual!
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 07:00 AM
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Glad to be of some help. It is small and you have to look closely....
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Not to get on your case but...doesn't anyone read their owner's manual anymore? That is a part of what I've always liked about car ownership. Reading the manual is a fun, easy way to learn a great deal about your Corvette. I highly recommend that everyone rededicate themselves to reading it cover to cover.

CF is a great place for learning about all the other stuff that isn't in there!
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 09:00 AM
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Why read the manual when you can push buttons or guess.
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