Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - 06 1.8TDCi Normal to have to top-up coolant twice

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Tue 8 Jul 2008 15:31
06 1.8TDCi Normal to have to top-up coolant twice - Ravenger
I've just been checking the fluid levels in my C-Max and noticed the coolant is down to the minimum mark again. It'll be the second time in a year I've had to do top it up.

Is this normal or should I get the dealer to check it out? I thought you only had to top up the coolant reservoir very rarely.

Edited by Ravenger on 08/07/2008 at 15:33

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Tue 8 Jul 2008 16:34
06 1.8TDCi Normal to have to top-up coolant twice - PeterEA
I think that if you check your handbook, it may be that the marks are not min and max but cold and hot.
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Tue 8 Jul 2008 18:07
06 1.8TDCi Normal to have to top-up coolant twice - Peter D
Assuming you topped it up when cold on both occasions that I would be concerned thater is a small leak or perhaps a faulty header tank cap. You should not be loosing water this way. Regards Peter
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Tue 8 Jul 2008 18:21
06 1.8TDCi Normal to have to top-up coolant twice - Ravenger
Yes, I last topped it up when cold, and checked today when cold. I'll have a word with the dealer I think.
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Thu 10 Jul 2008 00:30
06 1.8TDCi Normal to have to top-up coolant twice - MikeTorque
Sounds like a leak somewhere. Does the oil cap have any white on it ? Are there any signs of leakage coming up and out of the expansion tank ?
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