How full should the radiator be?

2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO
170,000 MILES • 4.0L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SKOOTER28
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How full should the radiator be?
Oct 24, 2024 at 4:40 PM
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The radiator should be filled to the top, and the coolant reservoir should be about half full. Here is a video that can help you check the coolant level:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSE9skKnOgY&t=30s

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Oct 25, 2024 at 11:21 AM
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SKOOTER28
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All the way to the radiator cap, right?
Oct 25, 2024 at 11:23 AM
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that is correct.
Oct 26, 2024 at 9:12 AM
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