To what level should the coolant be filled in the Magotan?
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The coolant for the Magotan should be filled into the small reservoir on the left side of the engine compartment that contains pink liquid, up to the level between the two horizontal lines. Taking the 2021 Magotan as an example, it belongs to the mid-size car category with body dimensions of: length 4865mm, width 1832mm, height 1471mm, wheelbase 2871mm, fuel tank capacity 66L, and trunk capacity 533L. The 2021 Magotan is equipped with a 1.4T turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 150PS, maximum power of 110kW, maximum torque of 250Nm, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
The coolant filling location for the Magotan is at the white translucent expansion tank in the engine compartment, which has MIN and MAX level marks. I generally recommend filling it to about one centimeter below the MAX line when the engine is cold for safety, as the coolant expands when hot. Remember to cover the cap with a wet cloth and unscrew it slowly before opening—high-temperature steam is extremely dangerous. Last month, while helping a neighbor fix his car, I found he had overfilled it, and the overflow from high temperatures corroded the nearby wiring, requiring special cleaning. During routine maintenance, you can open the hood and wipe the tank walls to clearly see the actual fluid level.
Just added coolant to my wife's Magotan. The plastic reservoir is located at the rear right of the engine bay. Remember to perform this operation when the engine is cold! Simply unscrew the blue cap and pour up to the MAX line - never fill it to the brim. A 4S shop technician taught me a trick: after adding, start the engine and wait for the coolant temperature to rise, then check if the electric fan operates. If the fan cycles normally, it means there's no air in the system. One winter, my coolant level dropped inexplicably - turned out to be a slow leak caused by an aging seal on the radiator cap.
The coolant reservoir is a white plastic tank with a thermometer icon located at the right rear side of the engine. When refilling, park the car on level ground and maintain the fluid level near the MAX line. Last time, I noticed my car's coolant level kept dropping, and upon inspection, I found the thermostat was leaking. Reminder: never use tap water as a substitute, as scale can clog the pipes, and never mix different colors of antifreeze. It's recommended to test the freezing point and concentration every 20,000 kilometers.
