Anti- freeze level?

[gas n go]

Sorry guys, I have no experience with Vectors, so when my buddy addressed me with this concern I figured it would be best to post it here.

'06 Vector GT - If he fills the coolant reservoir to the cold fill line (when cold), anti-freeze leaks out the overflow. Only a few ounces leak out, and it only does it after a long hard run.

Personally I think it just self levels, and am certain that a couple of ounces aren't going to hurt anything. However, afforded the resources of this site, why gamble?

If you have experienced anything similar, or have a fix, please reply.

 

[ttw_walman]

I have an 05' Rage. You cannot keep the antifreeze up to the level line. If I add more I'll notice that it's a little low after a hard ride. If I don't add more I always see that there is still some in the reservoir. So long as there is a visible amount in there I wouldn't worry about it!

Walman

 

[gas n go]

Thanks, that's reassuring.

 

[gas n go]

Anyone else have any experience with this before I let this post sink to the vast expanse where "the unreplied" usually end up.

 

[Yeller]

Same thing happens with my Nytro. As long as there is some in the reservoir no worries.

 

[Sled Dog]

Use the cold fill line as a hot fill line no more problems. If you have to add a bit of antifreeze consider to top off with water wetter.

 

[aVenture]

Quite interesting.....
My level been above the line by a good 1/4" for the last ... say 2000 miles. I do not recall having seen this level marking any higher with a hot engine. Small air pocket somewhere would do that on your level.....i don't see liquid expansion causing that. How about a cap that cannot retain pressure ?

 

[Tfin]

Same deal here. If I add antifreeze to the cold line, it will leak out the overflow back to its previous level in the jug.

So now I leave it there and that's where it stays. No problems in 1700+ miles.