Can i fill the water reservoir while engine running?

Asked by Hammertex Jul 02, 2017 at 02:14 PM about the 2008 Pontiac Solstice Base

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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If it is a non-pressurized reservoir - yes. If it is pressurized the engine needs to be cool.

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You should NOT put water in the engine cooling system ! Only water reservoir is for the windscreen wash !

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