hi
had a good read through about the heater matrix not performing as it should whilst the temp gauge remains on normal
when I replaced my heater matrix hardly any water was lost and topped it up with water , was a few cup fulls
today I just started the car up as I've not been using it lately, ran it up to temperature and put the temp and blower onto max
the heat was very poor, before I had to replace the leaking matrix I never had a problem
when the engine was cold i vented it on the nib vent on the matrix top hose
been searching for this other vent but for the life of me can't find it , has anyone got a pic please
don't think its a thermostat issue but just an air one
should I drain all the water out and replace it with new antifreeze
belive it's oats antifreeze that I've got to use, is it just a question of pulling off the bottom hose to allow the water to drain and then refil using a 50/50 mix
sorry in being so dim but how do I get a 50/50 mix in if I don't know that I've got all the water out, how do I ensure its all out before I start filling again
got a hydrometer , to test the level of antifreeze but haven't got a clue in how to use one
have got a hawkeye but I sent it away to have the new software updated on it and should get it back very soon
so sorry once again in asking daft questions but any help would be gracefully appreciated plse so I can get this all done before the cold weather is upon us
cheers guys as always
gary
had a good read through about the heater matrix not performing as it should whilst the temp gauge remains on normal
when I replaced my heater matrix hardly any water was lost and topped it up with water , was a few cup fulls
today I just started the car up as I've not been using it lately, ran it up to temperature and put the temp and blower onto max
the heat was very poor, before I had to replace the leaking matrix I never had a problem
when the engine was cold i vented it on the nib vent on the matrix top hose
been searching for this other vent but for the life of me can't find it , has anyone got a pic please
don't think its a thermostat issue but just an air one
should I drain all the water out and replace it with new antifreeze
belive it's oats antifreeze that I've got to use, is it just a question of pulling off the bottom hose to allow the water to drain and then refil using a 50/50 mix
sorry in being so dim but how do I get a 50/50 mix in if I don't know that I've got all the water out, how do I ensure its all out before I start filling again
got a hydrometer , to test the level of antifreeze but haven't got a clue in how to use one
have got a hawkeye but I sent it away to have the new software updated on it and should get it back very soon
so sorry once again in asking daft questions but any help would be gracefully appreciated plse so I can get this all done before the cold weather is upon us
cheers guys as always
gary
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