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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 05:47 PM
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Radiator Fluid Level

Should the radiator be completely full when you remove the radiator cap?

The reservoir is supposed to feed coolant to the radiator as it cools right? So I say the radiator should be full.

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As long as the level is up to the cold fill line the proper amount of coolant should be in the radiator and engine block. I think your point is correct in that the radiator itself is full since the reservoir is mounted higher therefore gravity fed.

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