1999 Other Daihatsu Models coolant level

1999 DAIHATSU
78,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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BRADAWL
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coolant level needs topping oftenno sign of a leek appears to overflow from resevior tank when engine is hot thanks temp gauge shows engine temp[ as right
Aug 8, 2010 at 7:18 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi bradawl,

Symptoms indicates the radiator cap is bad. It is not holding the pressure allowing coolant to move too freely between the radiator and recovery tank.
Aug 8, 2010 at 7:35 AM
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