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Old Feb 25, 2020 | 11:51 PM
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Coolant Overfilled

Hi, if I’ve overfilled the Coolant, where does it discharge to?
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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 05:37 AM
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Do you mean you've put too much coolant in the overflow tank? If so, just remove the excess with a turkey baster until you reach the MAX level line.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 08:45 AM
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Hi yes, that's exactly what I mean.
But if I have overfilled and driven the car. Where will the excess water come out? From the cap?
Only I have traces of water at the back of the engine after filling and driving??
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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by CooperSPT
Hi yes, that's exactly what I mean.
But if I have overfilled and driven the car. Where will the excess water come out? From the cap?
Only I have traces of water at the back of the engine after filling and driving??
Thanks
It will create enough pressure to vent through your cap, or it will make the seam of your plastic recovery tank fail. If there are any weaker components , ie, hoses or seals, it will leak through there.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 02:37 PM
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Thanks for reply.
looks like I need to check the level and probably remove some coolant from the tank.
thanks again.
 
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