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Author Subject: low coolant level?
lewisdmz

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Post #1
I've just checked the coolant level on my car and (as before) it is towards the bottom end of the filler tank. Probably about 1/4 the way up. I filled it up to the max marker about 2 months ago and as I understand the car will naturally find it's own level and blow off any excess, it just seems to me 1/4 is a bit low.

It's done this before and will never drop below 1/4 even if left for months and months, just wanted to check this isn't an sign something should be looked at. Temperature wise the car runs fine, gets up to temp quickly, fans come on when they should in traffic etc.

tanks
Posted 28th Jan 2012 at 17:06
720puggti

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Location: West London

Registered: 18 Jan 2009

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Post #2
Hi mate,

I'd recommend looking for a leak even though you said it doesn't drop past that quarter mark. Aside from that, I'd top it up again and carry on motoring. If the cooling system is working correctly and at the right temperatures then there's not a lot to be worried about.

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Posted 28th Jan 2012 at 17:50
stan_306gti6 Forum Admin

Location: Kent

Registered: 18 Jan 2004

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Post #3
There is a problem with that system. Yes

Mine sits just above a 1/4 way down the header tank and will stay there whether the car is driven or not driven. The fact that the coolant level is changing all the time suggests a minimal leak somewhere. Yes

Stan.

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Posted 28th Jan 2012 at 19:44

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