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How To Check Your Coolant Mixture Percentage

By Matthew Wright, About.com

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Taking the Coolant Sample

The coolant sample will tell the mixture.

Take a sample of the coolant with the test tube.

photo by Matt Wright, 2008
To test your coolant mixture, you'll need to take a sample from your radiator or coolant reservoir, whichever's easiest. Be sure to let your engine cool down before you remove your radiator or coolant reservoir cap. Once the engine is cool, open the cap and suck a sample of coolant into the test tube.

Index: How To Check Your Coolant Mixture Percentage

  1. Coolant Mixture Testing - Test Your Antifreeze - Do You Have Enough Coolant Mixe
  2. Taking the Coolant Sample
  3. Reading the Results

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