Re: Coolant Vani****ng: different direction Coefficient_of_thermal_expansion

z wrote:
> On Feb 21, 11:49�am, motsco_ <mots...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>> The Honda coolant expands a bit and builds pressure, but it's the hoses
>> that probably absorb most of the expansion, not the reservoir. If you
>> were talking about gasoline expanding, that's very different. Water
>> doesn't compress, and until it boils it doesn't expand much at all.
> 
> ?? the average honda owner, meaning me, can see a rise of maybe an
> inch or so in the reservoir after the engine is hot.

try driving up grapevine [california i5], in summer, at 95.  i guarantee 
you'll see more than that.  unless there's something wrong, it won't 
overheat, but fluid level will be right at the top of the bottle.