Adding coolant to the tank behind the license plate won't help, need to go
into the reservoir on the left side of the engine compartment.  Don't try
to open that if hot!!!
And don't be afraid to have AAA haul you home on a flat bed, a lot cheaper
than a new engine!!  (and don't ask me how I know)

On Sun, Apr 21, 2013 at 12:56 PM, PB <pbrattan@gmail.com> wrote:

> I put in some distilled water. Reservoir was empty. Everything looked and
> worked fine. 5 miles later light blinking again, but reservoir still full.
> No obvious leaks. Possible bad thermostat?   Less than 4000 miles since new
> radiator was installed (In 2007 - I only use it for pleasure driving)
>
> I'm 45 miles from home, and DO have AAA with long distance towing,  but
> don't want to use it unless necessary.
>
> Patti
> 90 Westy automatic
> On Apr 21, 2013 12:27 PM, "Larry Alofs" <lalofs@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Prestone sells a type that they claim "mixes with any other type".  Buy a
> > gallon of distilled water at the grocery store; mix 50-50.
> >
> > Larry A.
> >
> >
> > On Sun, Apr 21, 2013 at 2:39 PM, PB <pbrattan@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Need to know if there is any antifreeze I can use that is readily
> >> available
> >> in a local parts store. Need it NOW. Local VW parts stores are closed.
> >>
> >> Can't ride around. I'm good for 1 SHORT trip to a parts store.
> >> Patti
> >> 90 Westy Automatic
> >>
> >
> >
>