# How much coolant should I fill in the reservoir?

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-coolant-should-i-fill-in-the-reservoir/121435>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [July 21, 2018, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-coolant-should-i-fill-in-the-reservoir/121435 "2018-07-21T17:11:52Z")\
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**Author:** ![fatdragon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/fatdragon/32/12755_2.png) [@fatdragon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fatdragon)\
**Post date:** [July 21, 2018, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-coolant-should-i-fill-in-the-reservoir/121435/1 "2018-07-21T17:11:52Z")

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I have a 2008 Acrua TSX. The radiator looks full but the reservoir is below the MIN level. I bought new coolant. Should I fill to the MIN level, MAX level, or somewhere in between (when the car is cold)?

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [July 21, 2018, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-coolant-should-i-fill-in-the-reservoir/121435/2 "2018-07-21T17:13:16Z")

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Max level.

Tester

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**Author:** ![fatdragon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/fatdragon/32/12755_2.png) [@fatdragon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fatdragon)\
**Post date:** [July 21, 2018, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-coolant-should-i-fill-in-the-reservoir/121435/3 "2018-07-21T17:16:58Z")

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Great! Appreciate the quick response! 👍