coolant loss

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coolant loss

Post by Spud » Fri Dec 03, 2010 10:45 am

Hi,

I am suffering VERY slow coolant loss. Late year the dealer had the car for two days and replaced a suspect hose in the V. I am not super technical FYI. Anyway it went back recently and they couldn't find any cause for the loss which is still happening. Anyone suffered this?

Thanks in advance.

Chris.

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RE: coolant loss

Post by jimbo1234567 » Fri Dec 03, 2010 10:12 pm

change the header tank cap first.

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RE: coolant loss

Post by davs4 » Fri Dec 03, 2010 10:14 pm

^^^^^^^^^^as Jimbo said, if after run pump has been checked

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RE: coolant loss

Post by Virdee Autos » Fri Dec 03, 2010 10:44 pm

if they only changed a hose, could still be the after run pump

Best to get someone who has a pressure tester to check it. Will be much easier, and quicker to identify
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RE: coolant loss

Post by prosty » Mon Dec 06, 2010 6:44 pm

When the weather gets colder, it's common to get a few minor leaks, check all hoses and connections, and sometimes its just the cold itself making the level seem lower.

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Post by Spud » Wed Dec 29, 2010 5:43 am

Replaced the coolant pressure cap and coolant level is holding steady. Thanks for your help!

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