Slight coolant loss
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Slight coolant loss
I noticed in my 04 yesterday whilst checking the oil level that my coolant level was below the low level.
I topped it up to full and have checked today after a 45 min drive and its lost probably about 2 cms.
Should I have anything to worry about?
I'm going to keep a close eye on it.
This is my first winter with the car and I've noticed it takes about 15 mins to get to the half way mark.
I'm in traffic for about 15 mins so that could account for that and rarely exceed 10 mph.
So, advice please guys
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Re: Slight coolant loss
you checking at the overflow / expansion bottle, if like the Mk2 thats the only area that gives high / low reading.
When cold check under the pressure cap to see how much is in the system. if the system is full thats all that really matters. the coolant expands into the plastic bottle as it gets hot, then as cools gets drawn back into the system. you just need enough coolant in the expansion bottle to stop getting air drawn into system
When cold check under the pressure cap to see how much is in the system. if the system is full thats all that really matters. the coolant expands into the plastic bottle as it gets hot, then as cools gets drawn back into the system. you just need enough coolant in the expansion bottle to stop getting air drawn into system
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Re: Slight coolant loss
Hi Pete. Thanks for your reply.
Yes I did check the expansion tank. The level actually went up when I arrived home and checked whilst it was warm.
I'm assuming when it has cooled, it will return to about the level it was yesterday. I'm assuming then... But what you have written, as long as it doesn't fall below low again, than there is nothing to worry about?
Yes I did check the expansion tank. The level actually went up when I arrived home and checked whilst it was warm.
I'm assuming when it has cooled, it will return to about the level it was yesterday. I'm assuming then... But what you have written, as long as it doesn't fall below low again, than there is nothing to worry about?