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  Temperature guage shows over-heating while driving up long inclines (coolant at minimum level - not leaking) 13 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have noticed that when driving up long inclines, the temperature (according to the guage) starts to creep up rapidly from 90 degrees towards 130. It...
• Coolant loss no leak found 28 Sep 2022 (Forum)
  Hi All I have a coolant leak first noticed had to 500ml in topping it up to max, then 250ml the next day  and every 2 days or so its below min and have to top up. I cannot see any leak. its a BMW X1 1.5 petrol I cannot get it into the dealers for 3 weeks so having to keep
• VW BEETLE 2L yr2000 - VW What does engine coolant sensor mean 4 Sep 2022 (Forum)
  The amber check light came on just as I parked outside my house just now… The diagnostic said Engine coolant sensor? What does this mean what will happen will the car overheat On my way to work tomorrow morning or should I not drive it? Help does anyone no what that Message means
• VW Golf 1.6tdi SE DSG - Coolant drain and refill 28 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  Good afternoon, I am thinking of changing the coolant in my car.  Does this car have an easily located radiator drain valve to facilitate this procedure?  I will ensure the heater is turned on and all airlocks removed during the drain and refill.  In addition, I am told
• VW GOLF TDI MK6, 1.6 LITRE - OIL IN COOLANT 19 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  MY DEALERSHIP SPOTTED SOME OIL IN THE COOLANT DURING A MAJOR SERVICE TODAY. THEY WANT DO A PROPER DIAGNOSTIC NEXT WEEK. I HAVE ONLY EVER HAD THE CAR SERVICED BY VW DEALERSHIPS. 21000 MILES AND REGISTERED MARCH 2010.  FSH. WHY WOULD THIS PROBLEM OCCUR AND WHAT ARE THE LIKELY
• Focust - Slow Coolant loss 11 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  Focus hatch  a 1.8 petrol  january 2008 57plate Mk2  done 22500 miles from new one owner over a period of time the coolant level drops from max to clearly below min level on expansion tank, and I have to top it every 3-4 months, Ford dealer did pressure test showed no leak
• Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 hdi 2001 - coolant system bleed 26 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  how do you know if the coolant system is blead correctly ? the heater is blowing hot and the bleed valve at the back of the engine has a little water coming out of it when you remove the screw but the valve near the thermostat has no water coming out except if you squeeze the pipe? i belive
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - 99 1.6 coolant pipe replacement 31 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  The main metal coolant pipe requires replacing as its cracked. Attached to this pipe is the radiator hose and a smaller hose from the expansion bottle. As the other end of the pipe attaches to the engine and is well hidden under the inlet manifold, I would like to know how accesible is this metal
• Volvo S60 (2000 - 2009) - 05 D5 Low coolant 8 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Hi all, coming home late last night on the M25, came out of road works at 20mph and put the cruise back on, reached 45mph and message flashed up " low coolant stop safely" as i put my foot on the brake and cruise disengaged the message went out, and on checking the lkevel its fine, whats that all
• Volkswagen Golf III (1992 - 1997) - 1997 2.8 Coolant hose repair 22 May 2008 (Forum)
  The coolant hose which connects the throttle body > heater matrix > cylinder head has a small split / hole in it. I replaced it a few years ago with a genuine VW part, which cost about £50, but its now leaking again. Is there anyway I can repair the hose instead of buying a new one for £50?
• Micra: coolant temp sender location? 6 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  Where is the coolant temp sender located on a K11 Nissan Micra? The Haynes manual seems to indicate that I should follow the radiator top hose back to the thermostat and the sender is located behind that on the engine block. Can't see any relevant wires, though. Is it located under the engine? I
• VW Golf - coolant temperature dial at 0 4 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  I have a VW MK2 Golf 1300. Two weeks ago I put in a new radiator. Unfortunately now the coolant temperature dial stays at zero. Has the temperature sensor (fixed on thermostat housing) become faulty? Is it a coinsidence that it has become faulty after a radiator change or is there more
• VW Coolant Problem 6 May 2003 (Forum)
  Hi, hope someone can help. I\'ve got a GOLF 2000 GT TDI (115). A few days ago i noticed on my dashboard telling me to check the collant level, which i did. I\'ve topped up the coolant level, but i\'m still getting a flashing light with the same message. The temperature gauge is in the middle
• Coolant in No.1 piston 9 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  Hi I have had a re-occuring problem with my 1997 Audi A3 1.6. Coolant/water seems to be getting into the No.1 cylinder / piston bore. A cylinder pressure test has shown a leak however the escaping air seems to be coming from somewhere around the top of the manifold inlet. This is the second
• Ford Fiesta 1.3 Petrol (x-reg) - Leaking Coolant behind engine 25 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  the car up to go into the shop after a 10minute drive, came out 45mins later to find a rather significant coolant leak (Approx 2 litres)  Couldn't see where it was coming from then, so topped it up (I had spare coolant in the car after my previous problems)  and drove home with no problems
• MGF - emulsified oil losing coolant into engine oil 31 May 2013 (Forum)
  Cylinder head removed and gasket looks ok. Cannot see were leak is occuring.
• Rascal cooling 15 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  Can anyone explain why coolant is flowing into the expansion bottle on my Rascal van when the coolant is hot, as it should, but is not being drawn back into the radiator as the engine cools.
• 308 2.0 GT 2008 - 308 Coolant loss 15 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  under you could see it coming out from the under tray took it to a mates garage and the coolant header tank is empty and seemed a brown stain inside. rad side of things all bone dry water pump looks ok boiled coolant appears to be running from somewhere high up on the back
• MG ZR 1.4 - Loosing Coolant 12 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  I have an MG ZR+ thats done 100K After say 15 miles the coolant level goes down but if I release the tank cap slowly the coolant level rises again, but I still have to add 1 cm of water. There is some mayo on the dipstick and petrol cap. Sometimes the temp gauge drops
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  Head gasket on a Fiat Punto - has it gone? 29 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  How would I know if the headgasket on 02-plate Fiat Punto 1.2-litre 8 valve has gone?