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In a vehicle whose cooling system has an expansion tank with level marks, where do you check the coolant level according to the manufacturer’s instructions?

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In the expansion tank.

In the expansion tank, checking that the level is between the indicated marks, normally with the engine cold. Do not open a cooling-system cap while hot: pressurised coolant can cause burns. Use the specified coolant and seek workshop advice if the level repeatedly falls. The thermostat regulates coolant flow to the radiator according to temperature; it is not where the level is measured.

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  • In the expansion tank.

  • In the radiator.

  • In the thermostat.

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