hey i have a 98 ranger that i just bought and i was checkin the oil and noticed that there was no coolant in the overflow bottle next to the washer fluid. how much is supposed to be in there? i took a quick glance and didn't see a line marked LOW. i would look in the owners manual but i do not have one, thanks.

 

Typically about halfway or a little more should be sufficient.

 

thanks for the quick reply, have a good one.

 

there wasn't a coolant leak under my truck, any ideas of what could be wrong?

 

Water pump?? Upper or Lower radiator hoses??? Heater core hoses?? Best thing you can do is go rent a pressure tester from the auto parts stored. Pressurize the system and look for the leak.

 

alright thanks for the info, i'll keep my eye on it.

 

majoroty of the time the water pump will leak for a while and as the engine is running and as your driving it will sling a small amount of coolant and it will dry so you never have a drip at first. id check the water pump and hoses. pressure testing is good idea too let us know

 

I found that same problem about a week ago, I just filled it back up to a little over halfway like was previously stated on here...we will see how it holds up..