W123

Coolant Resevoir W123 1982 Turbo

Hi Kent,

I just installed the thermostat on my '82 W123 Turbo and the installation went smooth and easy (except for breaking off the radiator drain plug - got a new one from the dealer). Now I'm at the point of refilling the resevoir with coolant (50/50 mixture with water) and I understand that the capacity is 13.2 quarts. So far I've only put about 4 quarts of coolant and the entire coolant resevoir looks full. Ugh. What have I done wrong, and what do I do next?

Thanks much,

Brook

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W123

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W123

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W123

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