Radiator!

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NOIDEA559
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I'm probably the newest guy to any car problems, but when i look on my car manual to find where my radiator is....i have no clue. I see the Coollant but i don't know where i would add for the radiator. In my old bronco the radiator was in clear view...but this contour is small and i am not used to this. Can you tell me where it is the radiator is located and if just adding water would be ok for now...????

I am lost!

Car: 98 contour
Miles: 100k
Automatic
No sounds or smells
Filling the radiator....i am lost.
No idea on past history.
Oct 2, 2007 at 4:14 AM
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You want to add a 50/50 mix of coolant OR half water half straight coolant. The radiator isn't accessible like your old one was.


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/30961_ContourEngineIN_1.jpg

It just goes into the the reservior. Interesting project that I borrowed the pic from: http://www.alecirwin.us/contour.cfm
Oct 2, 2007 at 5:17 AM
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NOIDEA559
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Wow thanks man! You really helped haha, i need to learn more about cars. :P
Oct 2, 2007 at 12:04 PM
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Well, first off don't feel bad. there are WAY too many folks that should spend a little time learnin'.

This site offers a lot of info, and interaction as well!
Oct 2, 2007 at 12:32 PM
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NOIDEA559
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Yea, thats true. I would like to learn more but college seems to take up most of my life at the moment.
Oct 4, 2007 at 3:54 AM
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