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URGENT PLEASE - TOPPING UP THE WATER ON A VAUIXHALL ASTRA

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SPARKLER1 · 29/05/2005 22:11

Got to go pick up dh from Gatwick airport in the morning. We have been having a bit of trouble losing water from the car. I want to check it before I leave tomorrow. Had a quick look this evening but can't see any maximum markings on the plastic container that you pour the water into. Do I fill it to the top/half way????
Sorry I'm crap when it comes to car maintenance.
TIA

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SPARKLER1 · 29/05/2005 22:17

bump - I really need to go to bed soon - early start.

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Soupdragon · 29/05/2005 22:18

Is this for the windscreen washer? If so, just fill it up.

Soupdragon · 29/05/2005 22:18

If not, I have no diea but would assume you fill it to the top because there are no markings.

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SPARKLER1 · 29/05/2005 22:18

No - the radiator I think

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SPARKLER1 · 29/05/2005 22:18

Blush Blush

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Soupdragon · 29/05/2005 22:19

I've only ever filled up radiators on my od car (1979 escort!) and that was a "fill up to the top" job. Well, just below the top.

Soupdragon · 29/05/2005 22:20

Fill it up mostly to the top and put a 2L bottle of water in your boot for emergencies?

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SPARKLER1 · 29/05/2005 22:21

It's the plastic container under the bonnett - I believe that leads to the radiator doesn't it? FFS I am so crap. LOL

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SPARKLER1 · 29/05/2005 22:22

I tell you I'm all for equal opportunities for male and female but when it comes to cars I'm gonna leave to the male in my life

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Soupdragon · 29/05/2005 22:24

No idea. In an old car, to fill the radiator up you filled the radiator up, not a plastic container

I only ever fill up the washer bottle (a large plastic container).

If there are no markings on it, just fill it up. GO on, you know you want to...

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SPARKLER1 · 29/05/2005 22:25

Thanks Soupdragon. I appreciate your help. Where's all the men on here when you need them eh? LOL

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Soupdragon · 29/05/2005 22:27

Does the bottle have a picture on the lid?

Janh · 29/05/2005 22:28

Sparkler, there are probably 2 plastic bottles, one an overflow for the radiator and one for the washers.

Washers will have a "windscreen wiper" sort of image on the lid (I think)(My washer bottle is in the top RH corner as you look under the bonnet)

Radiator won't have windscreen image - dunno what it will have, I have a Zafira which is similar to Astra but have never topped up water so haven't looked. Just fill it to the top!

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SPARKLER1 · 29/05/2005 22:28

LOL - you sound as good as me!! I don't know. Too dark to go and look now.

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SPARKLER1 · 29/05/2005 22:29

Defo not the windscreen washer box. I know that one. I know which box to put water in for radiator but just worried about filling it up too much.

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Janh · 29/05/2005 22:31

Shall I go out with a torch and have a look at mine?

Janh · 29/05/2005 22:32

Or I could get my handbook out of the car and read that? (Have you got one?)

Soupdragon · 29/05/2005 22:32

I don't think you can fill it up too much tbh.

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SPARKLER1 · 29/05/2005 22:32

No Jan. Thanks for offering though. I shall just chuck some in tomorrow and take a bottle with me just in case.
Thanks for your help guys. I really appreciate it. Must go get some sleep. Need to leave the house at 6.30am!

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Soupdragon · 29/05/2005 22:34

Are you an AA/RAC member??

nutcracker · 29/05/2005 22:34

Dp said fill it to just under the top.

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SPARKLER1 · 29/05/2005 22:34

Soupdragon - Yes I am thank goodness. PMSL

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SPARKLER1 · 29/05/2005 22:34

Thanks Mr Nutcracker.

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Soupdragon · 29/05/2005 22:35

hehehe

Janh · 29/05/2005 22:35

I don't knoooooow!

I bought the car as a Network Q thing and it definitely started out with some kind of breakdown cover but not sure what, or if it still has it

(Service due next month, will find out )