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Re: HELP - engine overheating + coolant/radiator problem Sat, 11 December 2004 04:13 Go to previous message
OK well I put some coolant in there and topped up the radiator water. I couldn't get under the car to find the drain plug for either of these though.
I noticed before that the oil indicator (the little tap dripping icon) was coming up every now and then when I braked or turn the steering wheel a lot. I checked to see how full the oil was and guess what? It wasn't even on the scale. In fact none of it even touched the stick.
I topped it up sooo much. The car has been really badly taken care of by my dad. However now with more braking fluid added and a proper amount of engine oil everything seems to be in working order.

Do you think it'll stay OK or should I do compression tests etc.?
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