Low Water - MINI Cooper Forum

eyffler · #1 (**permalink**) Jun 13th, 2009, 08:06 PM

I checked my oil today and noticed it was low so topped up but also noticed water was nealrly completely empty. Can I just mix coolant and water and top up?

PK5 · #2 (**permalink**) Jun 13th, 2009, 08:08 PM

how low is the coolant?

eyffler · #3 (**permalink**) Jun 13th, 2009, 08:10 PM

thick brown glug at the bottom of the bottle but temp gauge normal

PK5 · #4 (**permalink**) Jun 13th, 2009, 08:12 PM

on the bottle ther should be 2 lines one reading low the other high. you can add water to the max and when car goes in for next service or a winter check whichever comes first ask dealer to check density of coolant.

eyffler · #5 (**permalink**) Jun 13th, 2009, 08:15 PM

It will be going in for a service in about 6-8 weeks. Do I top up with just water or water/coolant. Thanks for your help. I dont have a clue!!

PK5 · #6 (**permalink**) Jun 13th, 2009, 08:17 PM

water will be sufficient just keep an eye on the level if you have to top up again before service take to the dealer for the service early.

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