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• VW Golf Mk5 - Gunk in the expansion tank 27 Nov 2012 (Forum)
    I also couldn't see any signs of dried coolant on the plastic engine tray, either, so ruling out rad leaks etc?  I've also tried bleeding the coolant systems by running the engine at high revs with the heaters on full and coolant tank cap removed.
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  Is my local garage saving me money or cutting corners? 24 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My Hyundai i30 diesel is now out of warranty. The independent garage who will service it tells me that it is not necessary to change coolant and brake...
• Skoda Coolant 17 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  Hi Gang, need to get some coolant to top up the wife's Felicia Bohemia. The handbook only says use coolants complying with: TL-VW 774 B which I presume is VW's own identifyer. If I don't want to bother finding a VW/Skoda dealer, which type do I need and is it a good idea to top up with a compatible coolant from Halfords say ?
• corsa 1.3 diesel ecoflex - coolant level problem 15 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  Level then ok for several months, stayed at full level. 4. 3 months or so later, large loss of coolant, going into engine oil (oil too high on dipstick, sludge in oil filler cap). Garage replaced oil cooler and coolant, coolant still being psuhed down a bit in tank. 5. 2nd service, coolant level ok but now level being pushed down again and slight coolant loss.
• Suzuki Swift Sport - Coolant Loss 11 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  I collected my brand new Suzuki Swift Sport on 26th Sept 2015, following a journey of 105 miles I noticed the coolant level in the expansion tank had dropped by 30mm to just above the minimum level line. I took the car to the dealership to have the coolant topped up on 1st October. I can see no signs of leaks in the engine bay, the temp gauge is always on normal, there is no sign of coolant on my garage floor.
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 1999 1.8 Does anyone know about volume of coolant 6 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  I would be interested to know (roughly) what volume of coolant (water/antifreeze mixture) is required to raise the coolant level in the coolant reservoir from the min line to the max line (in litres or millilitres). My car is a Ford Focus 1.8 petrol with the orange type coolant.
• VW Coolant Problems 28 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Strong smell of coolant coming through the air system on both low and high temperatures Any ideas ?
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  Why is my Fiat Panda losing coolant? 4 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I noticed around 4 weeks ago that the coolant level on my Fiat Panda was just below minimum when cold. Therefore, I topped up the coolant with water and...
• coolant lifespan 16 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Once coolant has passed it's two year life,how does it start to deteriate.Is it the cooling properties,the antifreezingproperties,or the corrosion inhibiter.I ask this question because the coolant in my car stiil has the ideal concentrate,but is about three years old.Many thanks
• Mercedes E Class 2012 2.1D - Coolant loss 28 Mar 2024 (Forum)
  Car loses coolant when temperature set to High, if temperature os set to say 22 then it doesn't lose coolant, have to fill expansion tank every day otherwise.
• MINI Cooper + Cooper S - coolant level dropping quickly 19 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  I have a mini cooper 06 which has done about 27K miles.  Last month the coolant started leaking and recently BMW found the thermostat + thermostat housing was at fault. This was replaced by BMW and the coolant level on the day was topped up to max. It has only been a week since all this and already the coolant level has dropped to minimum!
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  Is the Citroen Xsara Picasso's coolant temperature warning light blue? 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In the dash of my 2001 Citroen Xsara Picasso, is the coolant temperature light blue? It is showing amber/orange. I've also noticed that the airbag light...
• Ford Focus Diesel coolant consumption 27 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  My 2002 Focus Diesel 1.8 Tddi had a water pump fitted at 50k miles and now seems to be using a small amount of coolant again (two years and 27k miles later). Is it normal for some coolant to be used? I always thought the coolant was there for 'life' until it needed changing or you actually had a leak. I can't see a leak anywhere but the usage is only about 1 litre in the last couple of months.
• Aglia 1.2 Coolant capacity 7 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  Does anyone know the total coolant capacity of a 2004 Agila 1.2 ?
• mondeo coolant flush? 5 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  I want to refill my 2001 mondy td with fresh coolant. Would someone be kind enough to explain the procedure to me? For instance where is the engine block drain plug? Has the rad got a drainplug? And recommended make/type of coolant? Thanks in advance!
• Ford Ka 2001, Endura Engine - quick-release engine coolant stub 24 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  I'm trying to disconnect a heater hose from the quick-release coolant stub located at the right rear inlet manifold corner.  The purpose is to access the engine coolant temperature sensor located beneath the coolant stub. I have tried using pliers to depress the two plastic tabs on the stub connection but to no avail.
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - '98 1.9dt engine block coolant drain plug, Where? 21 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Hi Am looking to change coolant on recently aquired 1998 glx 1.9 dt Haynes mentions removing the cylinder block coolant drain plug when draining out old coolant It says its on the rear of cylinder block Can anybody be a bit more specific or is it pretty obvious?????
• Coolant flushing/changing - Vaux Zafira 29 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  I have a vauxhall zafira dti, i have bought the correct coolant and amount , i have all the tools to complete the job, the question i have is, do i let the engine get up to temperature with the interior heater fans on then drain and replace with coolant or do i replace the coolant when cold and flush using cold water.
• Mercedes ML270- Coolant light 7 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  My coolant light comes on when the Air Con is operating and the engine is warm. It will then stay lit for several miles even when Air is switched off. While coolant light is on, switching the heated seats on causes the seat switch to flash.
• 2009 ford focus - coolant cap 25 Oct 2016 (Forum)
  I was going to add some coolant to my car but when I unscrewed the coolant cap the centre piece stayed in the tank, what would be the easiest way to remove it and is the car safe to drive until I replace it.  Assistance appreciated.