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    Default radiator.. coolant... etc...

    well, I just went for a drive, came back, and it seems that the cooling system never draws any coolant from the overflow bottle.... is this normal? haha

    should I be worried?

    in actual fact, the radiator seems to only have water in it, no coolant, so, I was going to add a bottle of concentrate, but, intended on adding it to the overflow bottle....

    so, whats the deal?

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    something is wrong, get a new radiator cap,the washers and pressure spring wear out making sure its the right one, check the hose between the 2 tanks for leaks, completely fill the radiator with water
    the concentrate goes in the radiator always, if too full, remove top hose to make space and pour coolant carefully into top hose

    always remember the 2 bleeder bolts and filling procedure to avoid a steam trap and a cracked head

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    i think the radiator cap is the original one haha

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