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• Ford/Focus - Coolant Leak from 1.6 zetec on unknown part :( 9 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  Have topped up and this morning noticed I think where it is coming from. Engine is a petrol 1.6 zetec on an 06 plate. Between the coolant reservoir and the engine is a circular metal component with a metal bracket over it...the coolant seems to be leaking out the top of it... Can anyone let me know what this component is?
• Skoda Fabia (2000 - 2007) - coolant sensor /steaming radiator 14 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  I have had trouble with a coolant temperature sensor, replaced it and shortly after had warning signals. Expansion tank was empty and steam rising from the radiator. I filled it with coolant to max then drove home, still warning light, still steaming.
• Ford Focus - Can A/C comp. leak coolant? 31 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  my car has lost about half a litre of coolant in maybe 2 weeks, and the a/c compressor is covered in a fluid deposit. does any engine coolant flow through the a/c compressor? my intial thought was that it was the water pump leaking, but can only see a/c comp from bottom of car?
• Corolla, 02. Air pocket in coolant pipes 9 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  Trying to change coolant. Drained the old out. Started to fill with new (coolant first rather than a mix, which could have been a mistake), and the air in the system simply stops it filling. As a result I have just over a litre in the system, it won't drain (possibly same reason), starting the engine fails to pump the fluid round the engine.
• 2001 Astra 1.7 Dti coolant level drop 18 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  After changing the engine oil I performed the usual checks and noticed that the coolant level had dropped by 1.5 inches below the COLD level on the coolant reservoir. I topped it up to the correct level and two days later it has fallen again by about 1 inch. Please, has anyone got any ideas as to why this might happened?
• VW Golf Mk 4 GT TDI 2002 - VW Golf Coolant loss Issue 8 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  I have been topping it up every time but a permanent solution would be good.  I have had a look at the coolant tank and it looks like the coolant is coming out of the overflow. What could be causing this?
• Ford fiesta 1.3 - Heater blowing cold 17 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  Hi just brought a 2001 fiesta 1.3 and the heater only blows cold no matter where the heater dial is placed. I have flushed the coolant system and heater matrix, replaced the water pump , thermostate and heater control valve and fully bled the coolant system so coolant fan kicks in. I have rechecked the coolant level all o.k . I have tested the voltage to the coolant control valve and ranges between 0-1 volt but this should default it into blowing hot but still I only have cold air.
• Peugeot 306 DW8 (wjz) - Broken coolant system. 5 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  This and the fact that the outlet hose from the matrix is cold has led me to think that there is a blockage in the coolant manifold. When you remove the matrix outlet hose from the coolant manifold the nozzle on the manifold seems to be a dead end - by this I mean I've managed to stick my finger in it and there is an immovable metal plate.
• Loss of Coolant 22 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  It has provided 5 years of excellent service. However during the past year it has started loosing coolant. I have to top it up about every 2 months. The rate of loss has suddenly increased during the last few weeks, to the point when the coolant light comes on, it now needs topping up about every 80 miles (the light will start to flash from this point) .
• mg zr 160 53 plate - coolant problems! 23 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  hi guys firstly the head gasket has been done with mls gasket ages ago with cam belt and bolt kit ect ect and has ran fine since over 30k ago,any way the other day i thought i would do a coolant change with all the rocomended coolant i.e oat long life coolant (the red colour stuf).at first after i done the change i suspected a air lock so i bled the system as recomended ran it with blowers on hot and then finaly i started gettin heat through the blowers,its been fine all week then today i noticed the coolant fan cme on when driving about 2 mins after starting the engine then went of 2 seconds after turning engine of.it has been doing this all day and nite,the temp gauge never moves above half way(normal reading as always)ive checked pipes ther all hot and the watter seems to be circulating through the header tank fine small hose at the top, the car was fine before i did the coolant change any advise would be great thanks.ps no coolant loss of  leaks but obviously the problem has accurd since the change,wish i never started.thanks again
• any - coolant renewal 2 Jul 2018 (Forum)
  double post
• Peugeot 308 1.6 hdi - Coolant leak at oil cooler 23 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  Hi my 308 hdi starting leaking coolant down an around the oil cooler .What do i have to replace thank you.
• Ford Focus - Ford Focus 2015 1.5tdci Blown Head Gasket 27 Jan 2021 (Forum)
  Looking for some help and recommendations. The story so far... Started off with huge amounts of pressure in the coolant when cold. When I would undo the coolant cap, when cold, a huge rush of air would escape and cause the coolant to drop. Also had dark discolored coolant with soot particles. Took it to Dees Of Wimbledon Ford Dealer, and they (without investigation) said I need new engine for £8,000,told them to stick it.
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  Why is the low coolant light on? 4 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Volvo XC60 has done 91,000 miles and runs well; however, the low level coolant light has come on four times in the past 15 months. I have topped up...
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  Why is my Peugeot 208 using so much coolant? 7 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Peugeot 208 1.4 petrol runs at around 96-98 degrees and the engine is using a lot of coolant every week. I've called out the AA, but they say this operating...
• Coolant Loss 2002 Model Passat PDI 25 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Slowly lost around 3 pints of coolant from my 100ps Passat over the past 6000 miles or so. 89,000 miles total. No visible oil in coolant or vice versa. Almost impossible to see much else but no obvious leaks or overheating. Is it a 'please take my credit card' job or can I check more myself?
• Saxo - air bubbles in coolant 7 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  The car never overheated, and the most I had to top the expansion bottle at any one time was about a quarter litre. On checking recently I have noticed air bubbles in on the coolant, quite a froth sometimes. Coolant level remains constant, as does oil level and there is no sign of cross contamination. Head gasket on the way, or perhaps something simple? (and cheap!) Thoughts appreciated.
• Coolant Level 10 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  Apologies for my ignorance. Car is eight years old over 100k. If fill the coolant level up via the expansion tank and you overfill, I assume that the excess will drain out and via the overflow pipe when the car gets going. Now the question I have is. 1. If you over fill your coolant, will this cause any damage to any engine parts, gaskets etc, whilst the excess is draining off?
• Skoda Octavia I (1998 - 2004) - Coolant change 22 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  Do I need to use the recomended Skoda coolant when doing a complete change? or is this the usual "trying to get you to use the main dealer stuff". Also is it an easy job?
• ZX/Xsara coolant 10 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  It's time to change the coolant on my 95 ZX Volcane TD. I've heard it can be a pig of a job to get rid of air locks. Anyone got any handy hints? The wife's Xsara (same 1.9TD) also needs doing.