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Old 04-09-2006, 11:46 AM
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Hi my mate has just bought FRS and he wants to know what this "bottle" is that i have sort of highlighted. . . thanks

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This is the CHARGE COOLER resovoir and contains coolant for the Charge Cooler for the turbo.
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i take it this requires getting filled up every so often? I had charge cooler on my last car, is it just water with this one also
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Originally Posted by Dexywilliamson2
i take it this requires getting filled up every so often? I had charge cooler on my last car, is it just water with this one also
I believe it is the same mix as your engine coolant (-36).....

To the layman aim for about 50/50 anti-freeze/water.

When the engine is cold, it should be about half full, if you have been for a blast or on a hot day, it is not unusual for it to be empty while hot!

Hope this helps

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yeah that helps him out loads. . .thanks for the quick responce mate




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