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• SEAT Leon ST - Coolant light 27 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  The coolant light came on in my SEAT leon after being parked in a car park over a weekend. The light stayed on initially but then when I stopped and restarted the engine the light went out. The engine was about 90 degrees when driving. Is this likely a faulty light on the dashboard or something
• Golf Mk2 - correct coolant mixture ratio 9 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  I have a Mk2 Golf 1300. What is the correct antifreeze ( G12  ) / water ratio to prevent corrosion in the coolant system?  Will 30% / 70% be alright? Where I live the lowest possible winter frost is only -5 C so I don't need 50 / 50
• Volkswagen Passat - loseing coolant 31 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  eng code awx on checking for leaks using pressure gauge no apparent leaks was found even though pressure was falling back on gauge we did discover diesel in coolant header tank can anyone please shed some
• Renault Clio III - Clio coolant and brake fluid change 27 May 2010 (Forum)
  Renault main dealer is pushing a coolant and brake fluid special offer for £50 each. My daughter's 2006 Clio 1.4 petrol has 13K on the clock and is in for the Renault £199 "major" service tomorrow - is it worth getting the collant and brake fluid changed ?
• Sucking coolant out? 27 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  I have access to a very powerful vacumn which sucks out water. Could this be used to suck out coolant from the header tank rather than disconnecting hoses to the radiator or am I missing something? The thread about syphoning oil out prompted to make this thread now but it is something I have been
• Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - 02 1.9 TDI where is Temp Coolant Sensor ? 22 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  I need to change the temp coolant sensor on my 02 TDI Pasat SE. Can anyone tell me where to locate the sensor. Any tips on replacement would also be useful. Thanks.
• rover 114 gsi coolant change 15 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  I dont know how to change the coolant on my Rover 114gsi.There's no space to get to the bottom hose.It seems impossible and very awkward.Does something have to be removed or is there a drainplug located somewhere.I can't find any reference to this procedure in the manuals.I would be very gratefull
• How Do I change Coolant? 1984 Audi coupe 24 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  Hi, I know this is an easy dit for most of you. Can you tell me to change engine coolant on a car. Car in question is Audi Coupe 1984 B reg. Any tips suggestions to do a good job. How long will it take. Cheers
• Tracing a coolant leak Rover Metro/100 16 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  My Rover 100 is slowly but significantly loosing coolant. I've checked all the hose connections, made sure the filer-tank top is on correctly and even checked for 'mayonaise' on the oil-filler cap. All seem fine. Does anyone know of an easy way of finding the leak please?
• coolant change? Mk2 Golf 15 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  Just flushed the coolant on my mk2 golf 1.3 (1990). It says in the manual the capacity is 6.3 litres however just topped it up and it takes about half that. Have i done it correctly or is the manual wrong? Ps if i have done it right it means i\'ve bought more antifreeze than i need!
• Renault Clio coolant change 20 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  I wonder if anyone can give me some guidance on replacing the coolant in my sister's P reg Clio 1.1. I don't have a workshop manual or anything. How many bleed screws are involved, Is there anything I should be aware of that's out of the ordinary?? Any assistance would be much appreciated
• Quick Q - what is a coolant sensor? 4 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  and what does it do? (nissan micra probs again...)
• Mazda Tribute '52 - Ford Zetec 2.0 "Blacktop" - Yet another coolant query! 5 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  Afternoon all, I have a quick query regarding coolant. My level's very low, in fact it doesn't even reach the resevoir. I know that mixing coolants can be serious and cause quick corrosion, so what would be the best course of action. I have some Bluecol Universal but really don't want to make
• Jeep Grand Cherokee (1994 - 1999) - 97 4.0 merlintec. Part No. for coolant temp sensor 12 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  hi merlin tec can you help again please you kindly gave me part no for coolant sensor on my voyager, can you get the part number for the coolant temp sensor on a grand cherokee 4.0ltr 1996/7 as my brother in law has problems with his, the garage he uses diagnosed problem but local jeep parts dept
• Golf III Coolant problem 25 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  Hi all, 1st post...Ive just had my 108,000 mile Golf Estate from its 1st 10k service in my ownership. I'd asked the Indy VW garage to look at a coolant leak I had (loss of coolant once the engine was warmed up). They've come back to me saying that the car needs a new pump and radiator costing
• "stuff" in the coolant 25 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  I was topping up oil and water yesterday on my Alfa GTA for my impending holiday, when I noticed a sand coloured deposit at the bottom of the coolant tank. I immediately checked under the oil filler cap, and dipstick, both of which were pristine. This deposit does not float on the top of the water
• Skoda Octavia I (1998 - 2004) - 2000 W - 1.9 GLX TDI - Coolant Indicator Flashing! 25 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, whenever I start the car first thing in the morning the coolant indicator beeps and then starts flashing - it's done this for a while now but as it goes off after a while I haven't done anything about it. The coolant level is fine. Someone looked at the car yesterday and suggested it might
• Scenic 1.6 2000 - coolant leak 11 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Hi My Scenic 1.6 manual shed most of its coolant yesterday on a relatively short run (15 miles). Temp light came on. Limped home stop/start avoiding major damage. On inspection, coolant is dripping onto road through round hole in plate underneath engine. Nothing visible from front of engine so
• coolant loss Volvo V70 tdi 14 May 2006 (Forum)
  We have a 99 V70 tdi (the old vw 5 cylinder diesel). We keep getting coolant loss, but its irregular. The car will be fine for ages then suddenly lose maybe a pint of coolant. There are no obvious leaks anywhere. hoses seem OK. In about 18months I have had to top it up 4 times. I keep an eye
• Coolant Temperature 14 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  Can anybody advise me please? My washer level warning light cmae on today so I thought I'd top it up when I got home. While filling it up I glanced across at the coolant reservoir and, like you do, tentatively touched the side of it and to my surprise it was stone cold! My journey home is 15