Don't know where you live, but it's best to do this when it's really frigid.
On Thu, Mar 12, 2015 at 12:50 PM, Mike Esh <michael...@mac.com> wrote: > Same here. I added about a quart to the overflow tank. We'll see what > happens on the way home. > > Michael E. > Eshmeesh@horizonenv.commichaelesh@mac.comhttp://www.yugster.com/invite/138123 > (C) 231.286.2344 > > > On Mar 12, 2015, at 12:00 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > D'OH! Maybe I don;t need no fr***in* monovalve. > > On Thu, Mar 12, 2015 at 11:00 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Andy sez: After my recent trip in frigid weather, I did notice that > > coolant level was > > WAY down, despite the fact that the engine temperature ran normally. By > > the time I topped off the coolant level the amboient temperatures were > > above freezing, so I had no chance to test whether this made a difference > > in cabin heat. > > > What do people think - is there a connection? If so, what's the theory > > behind this? > > > > Absolutely! If the coolant level is too low, it will not circulate into > > the heater. No warm coolant = no heat! Low levels with some splashing in > > some times = intermittent heat. > > > The engine will run normally even when the coolant is too low to circulate > > in the heater. > > > Before testing anything else, fill the radiator! > > > Check the coolant regularly, and certainly before any long trip! > > > > _______________________________________ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > https://server.secureplusplusfour.net:2083/cpsess595060604/3rdparty/ > > > mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > https://server.secureplusplusfour.net:2083/cpsess595060604/3rdparty/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: https://server.secureplusplusfour.net:2083/cpsess595060604/3rdparty/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
