Ok to run without radiator overflow temporarily? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cochino12 · 12-01-2010, 10:36 AM

Other than maybe leaking a bit of coolant is there a problem with running without an overfow reservoir for a few days?

JohnC · 12-01-2010, 10:43 AM

Nope, it's not environmentally friendly, but it can be done. If nothing else put an old radiator fluid jug, or milk jug there to catch anything.

jchav62 · 12-01-2010, 11:06 AM

It's safe. No damage will be done.

motornut · 12-01-2010, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

Nope, it's not environmentally friendly, but it can be done. If nothing else put an old radiator fluid jug, or milk jug there to catch anything.

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MrDude_1 · 12-01-2010, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by cochino12

Other than maybe leaking a bit of coolant is there a problem with running without an overfow reservoir for a few days?

nope.
just be sure to check your water level every morning. each time your engine warms up, the coolant expands, and a little is pushed out, but then when it cools off, its sucking air back into the system.. it wont harm it, but it just loses coolant.

babyJay · 12-01-2010, 11:13 AM

The cats will love it.

motornut · 12-01-2010, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by MrDude_1

nope.
just be sure to check your water level every morning. each time your engine warms up, the coolant expands, and a little is pushed out, but then when it cools off, its sucking air back into the system.. it wont harm it, but it just loses coolant.

yup thats what i was just thinking even the first time after filling, it will over flow,burping,and the expanding will continue

how low do your temps go? anything around ....here 0C there 32F,don't run or leave it with too much water,may crack the block

cochino12 · 12-01-2010, 11:55 AM

thanks guys, I really just need to move it a few miles down the road today and then back again in a couple days. I'm pulling my inner fenders and I'm waiting for my new canister in the mail. I didnt figure it would damage anything but thought I would get a few opinions first

motornut · 12-01-2010, 12:07 PM

just tie a jug off the side, stick the hose in it

bucannon · 12-01-2010, 12:39 PM

i havent had one on my truck for years, never overheated

**N2TRUX** · 12-01-2010, 12:54 PM

Milk jug and duct tape and your good to go.

dropd80s · 12-01-2010, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Milk jug and duct tape and your good to go.

Thats the way you ran yours in the 77 right Ken?

Keith Seymore · 12-01-2010, 04:32 PM

It'll be fine; people drove that way for the prior 60 or 70 years....

3r!c84 · 12-01-2010, 04:34 PM

I got a vodka bottle for mine. Works fine never had a problem

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babyJay · 12-01-2010, 05:27 PM

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I got a vodka bottle for mine. Works fine never had a problem

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I thought you were supposed to keep those under the seat?

3r!c84 · 12-01-2010, 06:17 PM

That's where the other bottle is.....

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jchav62 · 12-01-2010, 07:09 PM

boatpuller · 12-01-2010, 10:26 PM

i ain't got one.......but,that don't make it right.

**N2TRUX** · 12-02-2010, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by dropd80s

Thats the way you ran yours in the 77 right Ken?

Heck no bro, I'm all fancy in the 77. I got a two Yoohoo bottles and chrome racers tape....

softballnrd27 · 12-02-2010, 08:39 AM

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I got a vodka bottle for mine. Works fine never had a problem

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I have a Crown Royal select bottle for mine!!

Altec · 12-02-2010, 09:41 AM

Take a old "coffee can," and use that. About time they did something useful...

First I saw Yoohoo, then I saw Crown Royal. I'm thirsty now...

12-01-2010, 10:36 AM	#1
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Ok to run without radiator overflow temporarily? Other than maybe leaking a bit of coolant is there a problem with running without an overfow reservoir for a few days? __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

12-01-2010, 10:43 AM	#2
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Ok to run without radiator overflow temporarily? Nope, it's not environmentally friendly, but it can be done. If nothing else put an old radiator fluid jug, or milk jug there to catch anything.

12-01-2010, 11:06 AM	#3
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Ok to run without radiator overflow temporarily? It's safe. No damage will be done. __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

12-01-2010, 11:13 AM	#6
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: Ok to run without radiator overflow temporarily? The cats will love it. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

12-01-2010, 11:55 AM	#8
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: Ok to run without radiator overflow temporarily? thanks guys, I really just need to move it a few miles down the road today and then back again in a couple days. I'm pulling my inner fenders and I'm waiting for my new canister in the mail. I didnt figure it would damage anything but thought I would get a few opinions first __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

12-01-2010, 12:07 PM	#9
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Ok to run without radiator overflow temporarily? just tie a jug off the side, stick the hose in it __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

12-01-2010, 12:39 PM	#10
bucannon Salty Sailor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 603	Re: Ok to run without radiator overflow temporarily? i havent had one on my truck for years, never overheated __________________ 86 c-10 Custom Deluxe Savannah, Georgia

12-01-2010, 12:54 PM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Ok to run without radiator overflow temporarily? Milk jug and duct tape and your good to go. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

12-01-2010, 04:32 PM	#13
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,175	Re: Ok to run without radiator overflow temporarily? It'll be fine; people drove that way for the prior 60 or 70 years.... __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

12-01-2010, 04:34 PM	#14
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Ok to run without radiator overflow temporarily? I got a vodka bottle for mine. Works fine never had a problem Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

12-01-2010, 06:17 PM	#16
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Ok to run without radiator overflow temporarily? That's where the other bottle is..... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

12-01-2010, 07:09 PM	#17
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Ok to run without radiator overflow temporarily? __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

12-01-2010, 10:26 PM	#18
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: Ok to run without radiator overflow temporarily? i ain't got one.......but,that don't make it right. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

12-02-2010, 09:41 AM	#21
Altec Getcha Pull Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: MD Posts: 691	Re: Ok to run without radiator overflow temporarily? Take a old "coffee can," and use that. About time they did something useful... First I saw Yoohoo, then I saw Crown Royal. I'm thirsty now... __________________ '81 K10 454/SM465 '86 S10 Blazer '95 H-D Softail '96 Integra



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