Before you go to check your coolant level
When checking your coolant level, the first thing you need to know is you shouldn't check it if the engine is still hot. If your car has been running in a while, your engine, radiator, and reservoir become very hot and, you do not want to touch the reservoir cap or radiator hoses before they're completely cooled down. If the automobile is hot, that means it's under high pressure, and opening the reservoir cap can be extremely dangerous. If you do it while it's hot, hot coolant can shoot out of it, and that can lead to a bad burn. So always make sure your cooling system is cold before you start inspecting your coolant level.
How to check your coolant level
Once you open your hood, locate the coolant reservoir. As the reservoir cap is labeled as coolant, it's easy to find it. If you can't find it, consult your owner's manual as it should explain where it is located. The owner's manual also specifies the proper coolant for your vehicle to protect against freezing and corrosion.
On the side of the reservoir, it has an L(low) and F(full) markings, and as the tank is translucent, you can see your coolant level without opening the cap. If the fluid is close to or below the L marking then you need to add more coolant to the reservoir. Again, before you do that, you need to make sure the engine is cold, and there isn't too much pressure built up inside. Bring the level to F, but do not overfill.
Or, if you see your engine coolant warning light lit on the dashboard, this also indicates either your coolant level is low, or your vehicle overheats due to some error in your cooling system. In that case, you may either take a look at the coolant reservoir as explained above and add some coolant to it or have it brought into an auto maintenance shop if you are not sure how to refill the coolant.
THE MAJORITY OF COOLANTS ARE TOXIC, AND THEY CAN BE FATAL TO BOTH HUMANS AND ANIMALS THAT COME IN CONTACT WITH IT!!
If you have any reason to believe that there may be a leak somewhere in your cooling system, or if it is time to change the coolant in your vehicle, schedule an appointment with Gorruds Auto in Milton, Ontario, Canada. The Precision Service team will thoroughly investigate and check to see if it is possible that a small amount of preventative maintenance now will be able to save you from more serious problems in the future.
Trivia Time: In order for the vehicle coolant to be easily distinguished by you, it is green in color. If you find that there is a green spot or puddle underneath where you have parked your vehicle, the most obvious reason is that coolant is leaking. The coolant in your vehicle is green in color to distinguish it from other fluids. A green spot on your driveway likely means your vehicle is leaking coolant. If this happens, contact Gorruds Auto right away for a service appointment.
Tip: While you are there, have the coolant and antifreeze level in your vehicle inspected by a member of the Precision Service certified technician team.