What does the low coolant symbol look like?

The shape of the symbols is meant to resemble a radiator and the wavy lines at the bottom indicates fluid level. The waves have also been described as mountains! They are used in a number of symbols and when seen usually means the coolant level is low.

What does coolant symbol look like?

In blue, the symbol, which resembles a thermometer placed in water, indicates that the coolant temperature is below what is needed for optimum performance. If the light blinks red then blue, an electrical malfunction in the cooling system is indicated. Again, contact your dealer or authorized repair center soon.

What light comes on when coolant is low?

The low coolant level warning light is part of a system that includes a sensor inside your cooling system’s expansion tank. It will have levels marked “Min” and “Max,” or “Low” and “Full,” that indicate the actual coolant level when the vehicle’s engine is cold.

How much coolant does an insignia take?

Total coolant capacity is approx 5.9 litres, but after draining the system there will still be coolant in the engine. And the 5.9 litres is from dry, so take it into consideration.

What is code 3 on a Vauxhall Insignia?

The Code 3 message on your Vauxhall Insignia does indeed relate to an issue with the coolant and a possible leak that may be caused by some cracked housing around the EGR valve.

How long can you drive with low coolant?

If your car has a low coolant you can drive for some time. It really relies on the level of coolant. If it is low but it is above the minimum, you can drive your car for a few days. But if it is below the minimum, please do not even try to run your engine.

Why is the coolant level on my insignia so low?

Anyone any ideas why its doing this? the coolant level is not low. The expansion tank i think is not quite where it should be. Looking at it direct from the front there is a small retaining bit of metal that should go into a small plastic slot of the expansion bottle but does not, i don’t think that is the problem.

How do you change coolant in a Vauxhall Insignia?

Expansion tank just clips in—-its easy enough to change—need to drop some coolant out and take the hoses off the tank-take the electrical connection off—just reverse the procedure and fill up with coolant——-Dave battery out job? Car: Vauxhall Insignia Sri Nav Cdti Ecoflex 163–its certainly not a farting tortoise.

Why does my car have a coolant level LOW warning?

No announcement yet. As above just got my car back from garage after having the clutch, dual mass fly wheel etc replaced, and the car now has a coolant level low warning pop up on the dash, which does not stay there, its gone after i press the button on the indicator stalk. This message was not there prior to the clutch work been done.

Can a Vauxhall Insignia be a farting tortoise?

Car: Vauxhall Insignia Sri Nav Cdti Ecoflex 163–its certainly not a farting tortoise. Expansion tank just clips in—-its easy enough to change—need to drop some coolant out and take the hoses off the tank-take the electrical connection off—just reverse the procedure and fill up with coolant——-Dave