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• 51 Plated Beetle 2.0 Petrol (83000 miles). - Vw Beetle Cold Running. 29 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  Temps this week, when she has started the vehicle, have been between 3 and 5 deg c.  It suggets to me that the coolant temp sensor is faulty and have just booked it in for a diagnotic check but thought that someone may have had the same problem and I could save her some money. Any comments or advice welcomed.
• Ford Focus TDdi - Engine cooling fan 19 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  The temp gauge always stays in the middle whether the fan is on or off, so the engine appears to stay at normal operating temp once reached and the coolant level is fine. I'm wondering (and hoping) that it may just be an over sensitive temperature sensor which is activating the fan whenever the engine is put under slight strain. Or could it be a sign that the engine is overheating and not registering on the temp gauge?
• Rover 214 - excessive exhaust emissions 26 May 2010 (Forum)
    Spark plugs were dry and clean.  The gasket had slight evidence of a possible blow but no mixing of oil and water/coolant evident - the head was smooth and clean.  Everything else was good - replaced all with the new kit and new coolant. cam belt good. Air filter clean and good - changed the oil and the oil filter obviously. manifold gaskets changed too.
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 99 1.6 cooling fan too keen 29 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  It does not have a heated screen and the aircon is not on at the time (I've checked that the electric clutch is disengaged). The problem dates from last summer when I changed the coolant. There seemed to be an airlock as the temp gauge went high and erratic, also the coolant level dropped. Topped up and it hasn't dropped since. But soon after that the a/c would not switch off.
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 99 1.8 Burning Smell coming through vents 30 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Although after a long journey along country roads and some pretty big hills the smell was particularly bad. I've had a look under the bonnet and noticed what looks like coolant residue (flaky pink stuff) on the right hand side of the engine. I've also noticed that the coolant level is now down below the minimum, but not by a large amount. I've not noticed any marks on the ground under the car.
• FIAT Grande Punto (2006 - 2009) - 2007 1.9 Poor Fuel Economy After Crash 28 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Any how I have now noticed that my average fuel consumption has gone from being about 42mpg down to 35mpg after the crash. The only thing I can think is that when the accident happened all the coolant from the engine leaked out of the pipe that connects to the intercooler. I have noticed a coolant leak since its been repaired, they took it back and re-connected something, but it is still giving bad MPG figuresand also the turbo is nosier now as well.
• 2000 w plate Pug 1.9D oil/water leak 2 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  He asked around his pug contacts and they confirmed this as a possibility. Get on with the job then sir and £80 later job done. It still appears to be leaking coolant, which is now grey rather than black although i would expect this as although the system was well flushed out the radiator has not been changed. My question to the forum iswhy should it stil be leaking coolant from the overflow of the expansion bottle?
• focus hell 1 May 2003 (Forum)
  Three weeks later and the spark plugs are again surrounded by coolant and now the garage are saying that the head plugs are leaking. Does this sound credible or has anyone else had a similar focus problem? I dont think my garage have a clue but i'm kind of stumped too.
• 1.9 Leon - OIL in WATER TANK!!! 19 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  In my 1.9 Leon, oil cooler has been replaced. But, created a big mess now where the entire coolant system is covered in oil. Any tips on getting this out of the system? a person suggested petrol but im a bit wary putting any chemicals into the water system?
• Will Black Pepper fix leaking radiator? 5 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  My radiator is leaking nearly all the coolant out after the engine is turned off. I've heard that putting some black pepper in can work as a temporary fix,does anyone know if this works? If so ,how much should go in,and should it be coarsely or finely ground?
• Frontera Sport (Niagra) 2.0i Petrol 1997 'R' - Frontera temperature gauge 17 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  Gauge is on cold always now when driving and will not go to normal only when stuck in traffic goes to three quarters hot then slowly back to cold. Plenty of coolant and no leaks,am i heading for trouble?
• 1999 4.6 LPG - Range Rover Head Gasket? 11 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  My Rangie seems to have split the HG (or worse!) coolant boiled and blew out dramatically the other day. Is this a scrap job? From what I hear it is not going to be worth me repairing, due to having no skills/time/money.   Any thoughts?
• antifreeze in bulk buy , whats good /bad ? 24 May 2009 (Forum)
  we have 4 cars in the family , all could use new coolant anyone suggest whats good stuff ? id like a good few years corrosion protection from it, and prefer not to buy ready diluted stuff i see in all the local shops
• Minus 12°C possible this weekend 9 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  Weather reporters are reporting that night temperatures this weekend could get very cold - quote "some parts of the Midlands could get as low as -12°C" That's cold enough to freeze the coolant in your block and radiator if your antifreeze is a bit weak. You have been warned.
• Peugeot 205 (1983 - 1997) - TD - flushing rad out 10 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  hi im gonna flush out and replace my coolant my car is a pug 205 stdt turbo diesel has any one an idea on how much anti freeze i should use ta s
• Toyota Main dealer service 5 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  I've just had my Yaris serviced at a Toyota garage. I found that they over filled it with oil, did not top up engine coolant, over filled washer reservoir and over inflated the tyres. Also the oil that they used (Shell Helix Plus 10w40.) is not the viscosity recommended in the handbook. Good service Toyota!
• Cooling system pressure 2 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  Can the experts out there (=in here) say whether there is anything for or against venting the cooling system 10 mins after stopping a hot engine, to purge most of the 'air' above the coolant? Seems to me that the running pressure would then be slightly lower, presumably a good thing? There would then be a partial vacuum when cold - good idea or not?
• Volkswagen Polo III (1994 - 1999) - 1996 1.4 - gunge around oil cap 28 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Hello, I've performed my fortnightly oil and water check today and noticed my coolant was right down - not enough to set off a warning light but it must've been blooming close to it. Anyway, when I opened up the oil cap I noticed a fair build up of creamy gunge clinging to the bottom of the cap with a little bit on the inside of where I put the oil (dunno the proper term for it!)
• vw corrado/golf gti eng. temp. problem 22 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  A mate kindly gave me a replacement gauge but I had to figure out what was causing the problem before fitting the replacement one. I also have some coolant loss but despite many checks there is no evidence of coolant loss anywhere in the engine bay. A couple of friends and some Tech. Motor club members suspected the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor, it also influences idle stabilisation I understand, is this true does anyone know?.
• 306XLD heater,idling,coolant,humming 8 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  I have serviced my old petrol engines but not diesels. Is there something I need to reset? 3. The coolant needs topping up every 2 weeks. I'm guessing it's a pipe leak, but someone said it looks like the cap is not sealed properly. Having looked inside the radiator cap there is no seal, though i dont think there ever was (unless the mechanic has removed it for some reason).