Coolant level...

[3Ryder]

Has anyone attempted to modify the plastic coolant tank and attach a level indicator (clear tube of sorts) on the outside to make inspection simpler?

I live in a warm climate where freezing in not an issue. I use 15% antifreeze, Water Wetter and distilled water for my coolant recipe. Consequently, the mix is nearly clear and it's virtually impossible to check levels short of sticking some measurement stick in the tank; not easy but the only solution as of now.

A viewing tube would be great. I'm think of purchasing a spare tank and experimenting. Any ideas would be appreciated.

 

[NancysToy]

Be sure you vent the open end of the tube or tank into your original tank. Otherwise your coolant system will no longer be pressurized. I would not attempt this. Too many chances of having the coolant tank leak at the connections. I agree that the coolant cannot be readily checked on an RT, but a dipstick is a safer solution.

 

[Boyd2010RT]

I have always thought that it was important to keep about 50% antifreeze in the coolant solution to minimize corrosion - is that not a valid concern?

 

[3Ryder]

Agree...

Be sure you vent the open end of the tube or tank into your original tank. Otherwise your coolant system will no longer be pressurized. I would not attempt this. Too many chances of having the coolant tank leak at the connections. I agree that the coolant cannot be readily checked on an RT, but a dipstick is a safer solution.

Okay...you have me with the abundance of common sense argument. I added some more pure antifreeze and was able to (barely) see the level with a light behind the tank. On to my next crazy idea...hyea:

 

[3Ryder]

That is one of its purposes...

I have always thought that it was important to keep about 50% antifreeze in the coolant solution to minimize corrosion - is that not a valid concern?

Anti-corrosion is one of its purposes. See this link for a more complete discussion. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antifreeze
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