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Should Aux Rads be repaired immediately?
Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2011 7:09 pm
by HYFR
hi guys
car was meant to go to Camberley Audi today, but as its a long way away, schedule meant I had to re-schedule
car identified as having one leaking aux rad, just wondering if I should refrain from driving it until it gets to Audi?
Can it do any damage, or does it mean its just leaking coolant, and so as long as coolant is a min level or above its ok??
muchos appreciatos
RE: Should Aux Rads be repaired immediately?
Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 10:58 am
by xyber
So long as it's topped up with coolant it'll be ok for a bit.
RE: Should Aux Rads be repaired immediately?
Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 10:11 am
by R33
Mine have been leaking for 9 months now with a cup full of coolant a week it's not a problem, I depends on how bad your leak is. I noticed a faint whisp of steam coming from the N/S rad this morning when I walked away from the car so it's still leaking. The leak seems to be not as bad in winter as I assume they are cooler?
RE: Should Aux Rads be repaired immediately?
Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 1:09 pm
by Ian_C
R33 - just a case of bulk buying some G12?
Ian
RE: Should Aux Rads be repaired immediately?
Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 3:33 pm
by R33
Yep, I'm just starting my second container so I've used about £25 worth so far. At about £35 a year it's cheaper than replacing them
RE: Should Aux Rads be repaired immediately?
Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 5:41 pm
by Ian_C
Feck, that is cheap in bulk! Is the G12 the coolant same as most vehicles use - hence available from most automotive suppliers - or is there anything in particular to look for? Might be worth having some handy, as I've had to top mine up recently. That was a freebie, but cannot push my luck and expect that everytime!
Ian
Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 6:49 pm
by Sharkfan