radiator coolant/anti-freeze???

[eun]

hi

this might sound stupid but how do u put coolant into the radiator
ive never done it and just wanna know if theres anything that i SHOULDNT do!

and also the radiator is on an 88 se and it hasnt got the bottle on the
side so i am a bit confused as to what to do. and where to
put the coolant!

should i do it from cold etc?

someone please help an absolute divvy on the simplest of things

[kam-325i]

Which engine is it.

It should have either a seperate expansion tank on top of the wheel arch, or it will be on the side of the radiator. Take the cap off and top up, But do it with a cold engine.

[eun]

cheers kam

its from a 325ise it doesnt have the bottle on the side so
i take it it must be by the wheel arch!

il have a look

[Brianmoooore]

Which engine is it.

It should have either a seperate expansion tank on top of the wheel arch, or it will be on the side of the radiator. Take the cap off and top up, But do it with a cold engine.

Carefull with advice like that, when we're dealing with someone who's car knowledge is as little as this.
I have a friend who once angrilly told his wife to top up the oil in her car after she reported the oil light comimg on around corners. She did that - right to the top of the cam box!!
Coolant should be added untill the level is up to the joint in the plastic, half way up the tank.
If your radiator cap doesn't have a yellow plastic disc on its bottom, take your VIN to the dealer, and ask for a new one.(Recall several years ago)