Nigerians are said to care less about anything in the world. It's only a Nigerian driver that will drive a car for a week and will forget to check the radiator, check the oil and do the normal checking. To him, as much as the car moves, no cause for alarm.

The coolant system in your car normalizes the increasing temperature of the engine. It is helpful to minimize the fuel economy, the lifespan of the component, and power consumption. But what if the coolant in the cooling system fails to perform its intended task. There can be any moment when you can face low coolant in the car. It’s better to find out the warning signs so that you can handle the situation easily.

So let’s discover the warning signs of low coolant in the car right now.

Alarming Signs to know about Low Coolant in Car

To drive safely and to avoid sudden breakdown of the engine, it ’s better to diagnose the fault in the car’s cooling system. So with waiting anymore, let’s get to know about some useful warning signs of the low coolant system.

1. Higher or Lower Temperature Gauge

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The normal temperature system results in the needle to be at the “Normal” range of the temperature gauze. Movement of the needle upwards or downwards is the indication of some fault or error in the coolant. Generally, blocked leaves of the coolant radiator are the reason for the abnormal behavior of the needle. So keep an eye on the temperature gauze meter while driving. This way you will be able to cope with low coolant in car.

2. Unresponsive Heater
Any glitch in the coolant can result to affect the heater as the coolant passes through its core via valves. So if there is a leakage or even the blockage of the coolant in the engine, it can lead the heater to not to respond.

3. Leakage in the Coolant
The coolant can leak internally or externally of the engine. When you are driving back to the home, check the road for a green, orange, or pink leakage. It is the indication of antifreeze leakage. Take your car to the nearest workshop to find a better solution to this issue or simply use the useful maintenance tips for a DIY hack.

Note: The leaked fluid is toxic. Clean it from the floor so that your pet and kids remain safe.

4. Mild Smell
Yes, you read it right. A sweet smell can be the indication of faulty coolant. The leakage of antifreeze can also be diagnosed by a sweet smell. Investigate the steam under the hood or unexpected film inside the windshield, as these are the areas from where coolant might leak.

5. Light of the Coolant

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The engine temperature is indicated at the thermometer places near the dashboard under a box. The wavy lights if becomes more active than normal, the temperature of the engine is higher. To find its cause, consult the experts near to your place and resolve it quickly.

Conclusion
So this is how you can handle the low coolant in car. Whether you are driving to your office or going on a road trip, remember these warning signs and drive safe.


Source:
https://www.autoreportng.com/2018/08/5-warning-signs-of-low-coolant-in-car.html

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I so much dislike reading that 'all Nigerians are bad at something' as if the Op has travelled to all parts of Nigeria and met all her citizens, Mr Op next time write some Nigerians because as it is not all of us that lack good maintenance culture. Nice article by the way

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like someone pointed out. U dont interact or post of other threads. U con dey ask for out take. My friend get the ferk outta here

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You started the thread wrongly.....That's insulting

Nigerians are said to care less about anything in the world.

Nice and educative

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1. Higher or Lower Temperature Gauge

[img]https://1.bp..com/-xhnOmKc8Rz8/W2vezXsXrvI/AAAAAAAAT4Q/JbjAd7FMipY87I0I-rRDwoN44q6O4E4AQCLcBGAs/s640/temperature%2Bgauge.jpg[/img]

The normal temperature system results in the needle to be at the “Normal” range of the temperature gauze. Movement of the needle upwards or downwards is the indication of some fault or error in the coolant. Generally, blocked leaves of the coolant radiator are the reason for the abnormal behavior of the needle. So keep an eye on the temperature gauze meter while driving. This way you will be able to cope with low coolant in car.



5. Light of the Coolant

[img]https://4.bp..com/-u7MzSpOSpP4/W2vfEAdxn5I/AAAAAAAAT4Y/AzhdWHXeUMorRxNNpZ2oljLaXTlUJx2EACLcBGAs/s640/282399.jpg[/img]

The engine temperature is indicated at the thermometer places near the dashboard under a box. The wavy lights if becomes more active than normal, the temperature of the engine is higher. To find its cause, consult the experts near to your place and resolve it quickly.

Conclusion
So this is how you can handle the low coolant in

Some cars don't come with Temperature guage anymore.
How do you deal with that please?

Thank you

most nigerians are really careless with cars. Ask the lagos yellow bus drivers

Guys, there's this v-boot we parked for years, but I started using the vehicle of late and I noticed that the water in the auxiliary plastic radiator never reduces. this vehicle has covered over 5000km within the last 3-4 months of its usage, and the water hasn't been topped. I always check round the radiator spot for leakages but couldn't find any. Is there any cause for alarm? Considering the fact that the water in the radiator of a camry 2007 keeps been replaced whenever it is used.

Crap

ajog1:
Guys, there's this v-boot we parked for years, but I started using the vehicle of late and I noticed that the water in the auxiliary plastic radiator never reduces. this vehicle has covered over 5000km within the last 3-4 months of its usage, and the water hasn't been topped. I always check round the radiator spot for leakages but couldn't find any. Is there any cause for alarm? Considering the fact that the water in the radiator of a camry 2007 keeps been replaced whenever it is used.

V boot. people still dey use Vboot?

ajog1:
Guys, there's this v-boot we parked for years, but I started using the vehicle of late and I noticed that the water in the auxiliary plastic radiator never reduces. this vehicle has covered over 5000km within the last 3-4 months of its usage, and the water hasn't been topped. I always check round the radiator spot for leakages but couldn't find any. Is there any cause for alarm? Considering the fact that the water in the radiator of a camry 2007 keeps been replaced whenever it is used.

Camry 07 and its many problems.

hi3:
You started the thread wrongly.....That's insulting

Nigerians are said to care less about anything in the world.

Sorry Sir, no pun intended..

Cheers

Tobyarab:
V boot. people still dey use Vboot?

Lol, na E500 class of v-boot na him I get.