General Coolant

[angelicagabb]

Hi everyone, I recently got my first car, a 2013 Fiat 500 Sport, and I’m still learning all the basics. I need to top up the coolant but I’m not sure which type to use. Could anyone tell me the right coolant that I need to buy? Based in the UK if that makes any difference!

I did ask for help on a Facebook group, but didn’t receive a very helpful response!

 

[ZaphodB]

Go on https://www.eurocarparts.com/ and/or https://www.gsfcarparts.com/

Put your reg in, navigate to coolants and see what options are given for your specific car, see if both sites give similar answers , and if it was me with a 12 year old car, is do a complete coolant change.....

 

[puntodeltathema]

If it's orange I suggest getting some of the proper "Paraflu UP" coolant, and mix it 50/50 with deionised water (from e.g. Halfords). If you type Paraflu UP into the search bar at the Shop4Parts website (very useful for a lot of things), it will come up. It's only about 12 quid a litre.

 

[John202020]

Hi everyone, I recently got my first car, a 2013 Fiat 500 Sport, and I’m still learning all the basics. I need to top up the coolant but I’m not sure which type to use. Could anyone tell me the right coolant that I need to buy? Based in the UK if that makes any difference!

I did ask for help on a Facebook group, but didn’t receive a very helpful response!

Note do not fill the rad to the brim, if it's the type that has the tank on the left use a torch on the side to see the level, or use a dip stick?

 

[angelicagabb]

If it's orange I suggest getting some of the proper "Paraflu UP" coolant, and mix it 50/50 with deionised water (from e.g. Halfords). If you type Paraflu UP into the search bar at the Shop4Parts website (very useful for a lot of things), it will come up. It's only about 12 quid a litre.

Thank you!!

 

[angelicagabb]

Note do not fill the rad to the brim, if it's the type that has the tank on the left use a torch on the side to see the level, or use a dip stick?

It is on the left! There’s definitely fluid in there, but it’s tough to see how much. No warning lights are popping up, so I think it’s all good for now - but it helps knowing for the future

 

[ZaphodB]

It is on the left! There’s definitely fluid in there, but it’s tough to see how much. No warning lights are popping up, so I think it’s all good for now - but it helps knowing for the future

You can shake that expansion tank a little usually on most cars, then you can spot the coolant slosh and spot the level. If the tank doesn't shake a little, give the car a nudge and do the same.

 

[varesecrazy]

You can shake that expansion tank a little usually on most cars, then you can spot the coolant slosh and spot the level. If the tank doesn't shake a little, give the car a nudge and do the same.

It's a 500

Most are fitted with a "sight tube" alongside the radiator

Best checked when COLD

Leave Cap ON

Use a torch.. Bright light.. to illuminate the side of the tube

Fluid level will be obvious


If above MIN,
I would just monitor it for a few Hundred miles

Covered 25,000 in my 1242cc 500 with the level just above MIN