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  • Audi A3 losing coolant 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I own an Audi A3 diesel on a 57 plate and coolant is disappearing. There is no noticeable leak and it doesn't appear to be mixing with the oil. Before...
  • Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - 2.0 GT FSi - Coolant query 22 Oct 2007 (Forum)
    Hi My 2.0 GT FSI golf never needed a coolant top-up (apart from at the service) in 30,000 miles. Then, unexpectdly, the warning light came on and I topped it up with about .75litre of water - all I had to hand on the side of the M1 Since then, it has needed two a top-ups of a further .5l, once
  • Our MG ZS is losing coolant. What's causing this? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    In the last couple of years or so, our 2004, 44,000-mile MG ZS 110 (based on the Rover 416) loses coolant and needs topping up every fortnight or so, prompted...
  • My Ford Focus needs a new engine because of a coolant leak - any advice? 11 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I've got a 2013 Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost - it went in for a service and MoT but came back with the engine vibrating when turned on. After several trips...
  • Skoda Octavia problems - can I reject it? 16 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I have a new three month old Skoda Octavia VRS. Today, when I was driving, the coolant light came on and it said that there is low coolant levels . So...
  • Vanishing Golf TSI coolant 30 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Golf 1.4 TSi parked on steep hill, nose downward, for a day. Next morning, turned ignition key on and there was an audible warning and temperature warning...
  • Coolant disposal 2 Jul 2013 (Forum)
    I've got a bucket of old coolant from the car, I've seen the oil tank at our council waste disposal site but I've never seen anything about old anti-freeze. What's the best way to get rid of it, that doesn't involve drains or an empty field?
  • skoda octavia 01, 1.4 petrol ,ambiente - coolant temperature sensor 11 Sep 2011 (Forum)
    hi i am new here,could do with help in finding location of coolant temperature sensor on my skoda octavia 1.4 petrol.            regards davef55
  • Vauxhall Vectra B (1995 - 1999) - 96 1.8 coolant temp sensor 5 Aug 2008 (Forum)
    where can i get a new coolant temp sensor for vectra 1.8 on line? the ones i tried seem to be out of stock , john
  • Detector for CO in the coolant? 3 Jul 2003 (Forum)
    I remember, in a previous posting, someone mentioned that carbon monoxide detected in the coolant header tank vapours was a sure-fire indicator of a leaky head gasket. Can anyone tell me what this detector is, and where I can get it from? Thanks in advance.
  • My Audi A6 loses coolant following a radiator replacement. Could this be related to the air conditioning? 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2001 Audi A6 1.9 TDI 130 SE. Its given me 247,000 miles of trouble-free motoring and for the last 147,000 miles has been maintained by a local...
  • Honda Jazz 1.4 2013 EX - Coolant replace 14 Dec 2021 (Forum)
    My sisters Honda jazz requires coolant change and flush as part of normal service, Honda are asking for £90 - which is a bit much.  How much should it cost given antifreeze is £20...   Thanks
  • Peugeot 207 SW 1.4 petrol - Coolant loss 12 Feb 2018 (Forum)
    Partners 207 has suddenly started loosing coolant at approx half a header a week. There are no signs of leaks. Are these basic cars know to suffer from this ? The c ar has done 67 K Many thanks
  • coolant fan peugeot 25 Nov 2004 (Forum)
    i as wondering if any one out there can help need to replace the coolant fan on a peugeot306 just wondering if any one knows how easy to do ie do you have to take the front bumper of or just the front grill any ideas would be gratefull
  • 306 dt coolant concentration 22 Oct 2002 (Forum)
    Could anyone out there advise on the recommended coolant concentration for a 96 306dt. I recently asked at a Peugeot garage and was told "about 50%". An answer like that leaves me unconvinced that the person really knew what they were talking about. Thanks in advance.
  • 306 leaking coolant 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My 306 keeps running out of coolant and a warning light keeps coming on, but my car temperature stays the same.
  • Toyota Carina E (1992 - 1997) - 95 2.0 - loosing coolant. 5 Feb 2009 (Forum)
    Hi I have a Toyota Carina E 2.0 litre and the car is losing coolant at a rate of about 1/4 litre per 100 miles which is a lot. Can anyone suggest why my car is losing so much coolant. The car has already been pressure checked but no leaks were found. Thanks Gregory {subject header amended
  • Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 1999 1.8 orange coolant renewal - when should I do 8 Aug 2008 (Forum)
    In the Ford Focus owner's manual it says after 10 years the orange coolant should be replaced provided the concentration is kept correct (50:50). Does this mean that the corrosion inhibitors in the coolant will still provide adequate protection until 10 years is up or if not would the damage from
  • Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - 06 1.8TDCi Normal to have to top-up coolant twice 10 Jul 2008 (Forum)
    I've just been checking the fluid levels in my C-Max and noticed the coolant is down to the minimum mark again. It'll be the second time in a year I've had to do top it up. Is this normal or should I get the dealer to check it out? I thought you only had to top up the coolant reservoir very
  • '99 Focus 2.0 Coolant Loss 27 Jul 2006 (Forum)
    Hi I have noticed that my coolant has dropped halfway between min and max over the last month, and there appears to be fresh fluid from a pump next to the auxilliary drive belt, just above the A/C compressor pump, is this the water pump?, and is this the most likely cause of gradual loss? can't see
 

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