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is it normal for the cooland level to vary slightly with ambient temps?

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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 08:11 AM
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is it normal for the cooland level to vary slightly with ambient temps?

i noticed that the coolant reservoir was a little low the other day, so i went out and got some distilled water so I could top it off. The past 2 mornings I've checked the coolant reservoir level before I drove to work and noticed that it was slightly lower today than yesterday. But there is definitely no coolant on the ground and last time I changed the oil it was fine.

The outdoor temperature today was 10-15* cooler than the first day. Would this be enough to cause a slight change in the coolant level? Or should I go get a pressure test on the system?
 

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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 08:16 AM
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i'm probably being paranoid, but I've only had the car for a month or so, so I'm trying to make sure everything is perfect before I start modding
 
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 08:23 AM
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I wouldn't be concerned unless the coolant was hot enough to be boiling...
 
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 08:35 AM
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the car runs @ perfect operating temps, so I guess it's fine
 
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it's real weird cause i was just under there 2 weeks ago and didn't see a drop of anything
 
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 10:29 AM
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it's still under warranty so maybe i'll take it in =/
 
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lol **** it, i'm not gonna worry about it.

i just went out and checked it after the car has been sitting for 3+ hours and its higher than it was this morning.
 
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