Tim Smith wrote:
> 
> Saw the initial post, and this response.  I think the coolant problems
> warrant more than disregarding.  There IS a problem, sounds like the
> internal head gasket leak (worst case) or a bad pressure cap (best case)
> 
> bye, Tim
> 
I think the key here is 'everything ran fine'.  Continue to monitor the
coolant level, if everything continues to be fine, I don't think there
is a problem.
TBill

> > I drove home from there (about 4 miles) and watched the gauge all the way.
> > It was in the normal area and the van ran fine.  Do I need to worry about
> > this?
> 
> Nope.
> 
>  Does this fan just come on when the engine is overheating?
> 
> Yes, I live in Texas, and I only here it on hot days stuck in traffic.
> 
>  How do
> > you keep from loosing the coolant?
> 
> Don't put so much in.
> ^^^^^^^^^^  what! ???????????????
> 
>  Why have I never heard this fan
> > before????
> 
> You are a Yankee!
> 
> Ahem, but aren't you all Yankees?
> Time to go cook some back bacon now.
> See ya, eh?   A. Canuck