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Stupid Question: When to check the coolant level?

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Old Oct 15, 2006 | 04:04 PM
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Stupid Question: When to check the coolant level?
When the truck is cold, the coolant level is between full and low...

Should it read full at cold?
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Old Oct 15, 2006 | 05:26 PM
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I should add that it reads full at warm...

Why is this?

Should it read full at cold and higher at warm?

Or am I good - don't need to add...?
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Old Oct 15, 2006 | 05:44 PM
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It should read full when warm.
Fluids expand as they warm.
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Old Oct 15, 2006 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by infidel
It should read full when warm.
Fluids expand as they warm.
Thanks bro
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