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Something important in Canada-how do you check the freezing point of the coolant without accessing the engine bay? The hose on my tester is too short to reach the reservoir. Any suggestions? Nobody has yet told me how to get the engine compartment liner out, and it appears access is now much more difficult than before. Actually, after just trying it, I can't even get my tester into the pipe to the reservoir. Another question--why do you use distilled water? I've never used anything other than tap water in any car I've owned. I can't see why, if the coolant isn't boiled, it would matter. Awfully fussy, isn't it? In batteries, of course.

Something important in Canada-how do you check the freezing point of the coolant without accessing the engine bay? The hose on my tester is too short to reach the reservoir. Any suggestions? Nobody has yet told me how to get the engine compartment liner out, and it appears access is now much more difficult than before.