DID add water WRONGLY to reservoir,  but now seeing tank near engine with
blue cap is full. And I'm able to touch it.
Patti
On Apr 21, 2013 1:01 PM, "Loren Busch" <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>>
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