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Radiator coolant help!

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by mig1980, Apr 16, 2012.

  1. mig1980

    mig1980 Junior Member

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    So yesterday I washed the car and decided to check the fluids. I hadn't checked the radiator fluid since I bought a year ago. I noticed that the reserve tank had no fluid in it. I then open the cap of the radiator and I could see some pink fluid showing but at the low point of the neck.

    I looked and looked on the clear reserve tank for the lines mentioned online where the fluid should be between and it has none. Did the 2005 prius come with those lines? If the did, then I assume the container must be aftermarket. How much fluid should I out in it?
     
    #1 mig1980, Apr 16, 2012
  2. Patrick Wong

    Patrick Wong DIY Enthusiast

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    How about providing a photo of the radiator reserve tank.

    If in doubt, fill the tank halfway as a start.
     
    #2 Patrick Wong, Apr 17, 2012
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    seilerts Battery Curmudgeon

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    Check your engine water pump, you might have a leak. Look for pink crust on the water pump pulley, and pink splotches on top of the A/C compressor.
     
    #3 seilerts, Apr 17, 2012
  4. mig1980

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    I will post picture later today. I will also check the water pump.
     
    #4 mig1980, Apr 17, 2012
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