bobtuck Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 Can someone please clarify what the correct level of the LDS fluid should be? I've searched here (manually 'cos the search function seems broke) and seem to see conflicting advice... Some report the level should be in line with the seam/rib midway around the resovoir tank with car on lowest height setting (car icon with 'STOP' seen on multi display). Others claim the fluid should be just at the bottom of the resovoir filler basket, again with car at lowest height. That's a big difference in levels....especially if overfilling can knacker yer pump up! Have I read wrong? Advice much appreciated. Bob Quote
Johndouglas Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 Have I read wrong? No you haven't and both methods are correct. It all depends on the RP number of your vehicle. 09064/09065 is the change number. Prior to 09064 is your first method - later than 09065 is the second. Quote
bobtuck Posted July 28, 2011 Author Posted July 28, 2011 Many thanks John, My RP is 09339CJ....so my level should be to the bottom of the basket? It's currently sitting midway (equal to the seam....wonder if it's been topped/refilled incorrectly in the past?) Sorry for the paranoia! Bob Quote
Johndouglas Posted July 31, 2011 Posted July 31, 2011 Can overfilling damage the pump ? On the subject of over-filling, all I've ever seen is that if over full, can squirt out through the cap when it's put on low setting. Quote
GreenBlood Posted August 1, 2011 Posted August 1, 2011 On the subject of over-filling, all I've ever seen is that if over full, can squirt out through the cap when it's put on low setting. I understand that as the reservoir is slightly pressurised overfilling can cause it to rupture? I've never heard of this actually happening but it is a caution in Citroen documentation. I've not seen any suggestion that overfilling can damage the pump. CheersChris Quote
bobtuck Posted August 1, 2011 Author Posted August 1, 2011 I've not seen any suggestion that overfilling can damage the pump. Whilst looking for some guidance on this issue (in this forum) I definitely read, in one of the posts, the comment that overfilling can damage the pump. Can't remember the poster (Coastline taxi's perhaps?) butit is certainly stated somewhere here (would do a search but it appears to be broke). Would it be possible for someone with an RP number of 09065 or later perhaps take a look at their level? Is it at the seam or to bottom of basket?? (Johndouglas, please don't take this as my doubting your credibility m8 (as if you would!) I very muchappreciate your help). Bob Quote
bobtuck Posted August 3, 2011 Author Posted August 3, 2011 Would it be possible for someone with an RP number of 09065 or later perhaps take a look at their level? Anybody? Bob Quote
GreenBlood Posted August 5, 2011 Posted August 5, 2011 Whilst looking for some guidance on this issue (in this forum) I definitely read, in one of the posts, the comment that overfilling can damage the pump. Can't remember the poster (Coastline taxi's perhaps?) butit is certainly stated somewhere here (would do a search but it appears to be broke). Would it be possible for someone with an RP number of 09065 or later perhaps take a look at their level? Is it at the seam or to bottom of basket?? (Johndouglas, please don't take this as my doubting your credibility m8 (as if you would!) I very muchappreciate your help). Bob Search function works for me... using Opera browser V11.5I did a search but can't find your reference to pump damage? Our car is a 2002 HDi and the level sits just below the filler basket - there is a tolerance i.e. max/min level so unless you really overfill I doubt you would have a problem. CheersChris Quote
Johndouglas Posted August 5, 2011 Posted August 5, 2011 Anybody? Bob OK I've just checked mine. RP No is 10+ and on a dipstick to the bottom of the basket, the level is 10mm above. Quote
bobtuck Posted August 6, 2011 Author Posted August 6, 2011 Many thanks fellas! I was wrong about the pump damage...there's a post here linkbut it refers to <possible> resovoir/tank splits due to overfilling and buggered suspension seals if incorrect fluid used. Sorry for any confusion. Bob Quote
Johndouglas Posted August 6, 2011 Posted August 6, 2011 I understand that as the reservoir is slightly pressurised overfilling can cause it to rupture? I've never heard of this actually happening Neither have I. Probably understandable when the pressure within the LDS reservoir is 0.5bar. Compare that with the other plastic reservoir in the cooling system. There the pressure can be 1.5bar. Quote
DamKar Posted April 26, 2017 Posted April 26, 2017 correct way to check LDS level https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pom6S1tU3uQ&list=PLCkiPCTU4KG4sK0EiYDOpQUKQpWHNdLxk&index=1 Quote
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