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I was checking the various fluid levels on the way back from a weekend away and noticed the battery coolant level was below the min marker. I've had my Volt since the start of July and haven't driven that far - only a couple of weekends away and some local weekend driving.
Has anyone else needed to top this up yet?
I appreciate that checking while the engine is hot (even though it's the battery coolant) isn't the best time - even so it was a little way under the marker.
Having read the US manual online it seems you need a 50/50 mix of Dex-Cool and deionised water. I asked at my GM dealer (was hoping this would be something generic I could get from Halfords) and they said they didn't have any stock and would need to order it. They also thought the fact that GM hadn't supplied the part yet meant it wasn't something they'd expect maintenance on yet. There must be people who have driven much further / had many more charge cycles than I have - worried it could be a leak.
Has anyone else needed to top this up yet?
I appreciate that checking while the engine is hot (even though it's the battery coolant) isn't the best time - even so it was a little way under the marker.
Having read the US manual online it seems you need a 50/50 mix of Dex-Cool and deionised water. I asked at my GM dealer (was hoping this would be something generic I could get from Halfords) and they said they didn't have any stock and would need to order it. They also thought the fact that GM hadn't supplied the part yet meant it wasn't something they'd expect maintenance on yet. There must be people who have driven much further / had many more charge cycles than I have - worried it could be a leak.