Total Mr2 Newbie Stupid Question

[Ian Nicoll]

Hi, I've just recently bought a 1994 MR2 and have never owned a mid engined car before and I'm not sure where to check my water coolant level or how to top it up, please can someone help, I know it may sound a stupid question but having never owned one never mind had to check it levels Id rather ask than damage it

[dawesy]

in the engine compartment on the passenger side you'll see the coolant cap (looks like a normal rad cap) check that coolant is visible there. also check the overflow bottle (next to the fuse box in the engine compartment) this is harder to see so a piece of wire dunked in should hep you see the level easier

[Ian Nicoll]

That's great, thanks for your reply, am I right in assuming if I need to top up my coolant, I top up the overflow bottle or do both get topped up

[mister_mo]

As Dawsey said,

i usually check and fill the rad capped filler first (when cold), and check level in the overflow...this should have a full length dip tube in so it is quite easy to see the level.

Mo

[Ian Nicoll]

Thanks guys for all your help