1985 Corvette | Corvette Radiator

Checking And Adding Radiator Fluid

One of the vital parts of the cooling system of a car is coolant known as the radiator fluid. It protects the engine from getting overheated. The car can get breakdown requiring expensive repairs if the engine coolant level is low.

Adding radiator fluid to a contemporary car

Step 1

It can be observed that the old models of the cars before the 1970s required coolant to be added directly to the radiator. A reservoir tank is featured in newer vehicles so that one can access anytime. This excludes German and Swedish cars in which the reservoir is present under pressure when the engine is hot.

Step 2

The second step is related to the hood release lever which is present under the dashboard. It has to be pulled.

Step 3

One can reach under the hood by walking around the front of the car. The latch can be found and is has to be squeezed and pulled up and the hood will be opened.

Step 4

The plastic reservoir tank is to be found which should be at least holding some deposit of coolant normally green in color but in some cases there are also red versions available in the market. The plastic reservoir is often labeled and it also has a hose that goes to the radiator.

Step 5

The cap is to be now unscrewed and coolant to be the added till "full" line. Half mixture of water and half antifreeze which makes almost 50-50 combines to make coolant. Although water can also be added strictly in case the reservoir is empty and the car is in danger of getting overheating.

Adding fluid to an old car

Step 1

The engine must be cool enough before adding radiator fluid. It should be made sure because it is very dangerous to open the radiator cap while the engine is hot. If the car had been recently driven, then one should wait for at least half an hour before removing the radiator cap.

Step 2

The second step is related to the hood release lever which is present under the dashboard. It has to be pulled.

Step 3

One can reach under the hood by walking around the front of the car. The latch can be found and is has to be squeezed and pulled up and the hood will be opened.

Step 4

The radiator cap can be found at the front of the engine near the hood latch.

Step 5

The cap can be removed by rotating it, using a rag. When there is a doubt about whether it is safe to remove the cap, several rags can be used and the lid can be unscrewed slowly.

Step 6

One can look in the radiator. If the fluid does not reach the top of the radiator just below the cap's opening, then coolant can be added.

Tips and Warnings

* The hose which leads from reservoir to radiator is a sign that one is not pouring the coolant into the windshield wiper reservoir.
* The radiator cap should never try to be removed if the car is overheated. It is very dangerous and can cause serious burns.
* The low reservoir does not mean that the coolant got used up. The car may have a leak.
* The coolant is poisonous and pets should be kept away. It should not be left lying around.

corvette radiator date codem 68f would be for wahat build date corveetes?

Get the answers

OEM 1985 Corvette Radiator Help?
Below the radiator fill there are three holes the first is for overflow the second one I know where it goes, what is the third hole used for? Please see below for diagram. http://img100.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dfgfgfgfgfal9.png

Get the answers

1977 corvette radiator overheating. radiator cleaners?
I bought the car recently. Most of the work was done a few years ago and it sat a lot. My mechanic says i should just get a new radiator because there's probably scale and rust in this one... Wouldn't it be easier and cheaper to try a heavy duty radiator cleaner? Could this damage other parts of the engine/cooling system?

Get the answers

Corvette Radiator News

GM sketches out order deadlines for 2012, 2013 Chevrolet Corvettes

We've already told you how General Motors plans the honor the 60th anniversary of the

Guardian Angel Motorsports raffling off spaceflight

Aside from the Sunshine State's permanent association with Ferrari-bodied Chevrolet Corvettes and Edward James Olmos's portrayal of Lt.

GRANDAM: Daytona Int'l Speedway January test notes, day 3

Day 3 Roar Before The Rolex 24: Testing Concludes With Chevrolet Corvettes On Top Of Speed Charts #01 Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates BMW Riley: Joey Hand, Scott Pruett, Graham Rahal, Memo Rojas Photo by: Greg Aleck DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., -- The Roar Before The Rolex 24, the three-day test session for the historic 50th Anniversary of the Rolex 24 At Daytona on Jan. 28-29, concluded on ...

A Le Mans-Winning 1960 Corvette Finds Fame in a Sequel

The 1960 Corvette that won its class at the French endurance race was in Arizona last weekend, where a documentary about the quest to find it was screened.

Gurney and Gurney: Father and son appreciate what it takes to win the Rolex 24 at Daytona

If you're a fan of symmetry, of closed circles, the possibility tantalized: Alex Gurney, 37, gunning to win the 50th-anniversary running of the Rolex 24 at Daytona as his 80-year-old father--Dan, who won the first race, in 1962--applauded from the...

Rolex 24: Starworks Motorsport setting blistering pace as Rolex 24 rolls on

At 10 a.m., five and a half hours from the end of the 50th anniversary of the Rolex 24 at Daytona, stress and exhaustion have begun to set in, largely because of a blisteringly fast pace in both the Daytona Prototype and GT classes.

GRANDAM: Dalziel puts Starworks Ford Riley on Daytona 24H pole

Starworks strikes at Daytona, Brumos nails GTclass pole Ryan Dalziel put Starworks Motorsports’ brand new Ford Riley on the pole Thursday for the 50th running of the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway. Dalziel, the winner of the last Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series of the 2011 season, lapped the 3.56-mile Daytona road course in 1:41.119, averaging 126.741 miles per hour in a car that ...

Sinulog kicks off with cars, beauties and calls for peace

CEBU CITY -- As Sinulog 2012 opened, a monsignor appealed for secular fiesta activities to be kept “decent, wholesome” and free of politicking. Msgr. Roberto Alesna, who was the main celebrant in the mass at the opening salvo Friday at the Basilica del Sto. Niño, said he will continue praying that all officials will be at peace with each other.