Why after flushing radiator and refilling fluid the low coolant light stays on?
Oct 20, 2017 at 3:30 PM
Low coolant warning light
2005 MAZDA RX8
STEF GREEN
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HARRY P
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Did you bleed the air out of the cooling system when you refilled it? If not, air in the system could be your problem. Also, make sure that your coolant reservoir is also full.
Here is a guide: https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-flush-and-refill-all-cars
The bleeding process is basically laid out in step 5.
Here is a guide: https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-flush-and-refill-all-cars
The bleeding process is basically laid out in step 5.
Oct 20, 2017 at 7:20 PM
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