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• 2001 Fiesta mk4 endura-E 1.3 - 2001 Fiesta operating temp? 9 Aug 2019 (Forum)
  , when I enter the hidden menu I can view the coolant temp: so engine warms up until coolant temp reaches 89c and then I can see a drop in temp as the thermostat opens while driving at highway speeds or to say above  30-40 mph coolant temp is around 92-96c at very traffic or very
• Golf gt tdi 02 - Leaking coolant 22 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  Ok have a golf that's leaking coolant, had cambelt replaced as 20k done since last, and then put in a new water pump and cap When I say leaking it isn't noticeable I can't see any water and it is a tiny amount, it falls just below the minimum every week or so Cambelt was replaced 3weeks ago
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  What could be causing the coolant problems in my Renault Clio 1.2? 22 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm having some issues with my petrol Renault Clio Rush 1.2 8V. I had the water coolant tank and stop light show on my dashboard because the engine was...
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  When should you change the coolant in an almost 30 year old car? 28 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1990 Volkswagen Polo Estate that had one little old lady owner from new and has done 51000 miles. It has been serviced annually by the same local...
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  Engine coolant in with spark plugs - what could it be? 11 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a 2005 Ford Focus. A few weeks ago it started juddering and the engine light was flicking intermittently. My mechanic found lots of brown, horrid...
• Skoda - trouble with coolant temperature sensor (locked) 18 May 2008 (Forum)
  snip. Duplicate post removed, and earlier posting moved across to Technical Matters - as notified to you by email a few hours ago.
• 1.4 TFSI - Audi Q2 Coolant Loss 13 Oct 2022 (Forum)
  Hello readers. I would like your thoughts on a serious problem. I had the cambelt changed on my Q2 1.4 TFSI {25000 miles} at JCT600 after the work was completed i drove away and lost all my coolant over a distance of 10+ miles. The dealer has checked the car and is saying a thermostat hose has
• Volkswagen touran 1.6 TDi - Black coolant Bad fumes 18 Sep 2017 (Forum)
  my eyes and back of throat. I returned it to the VW garage and they agree about the fumes, and they also found the coolant to be black with what appears to be soot. They do not know the cause, although they seem to know it is unrelated to their previous work. They have sent the coolant fluid away
• Mini Cooper S R56 First registered 2007 - Overheating 21 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  i was recently held up in traffic and with out any warning my car started to boil up ,no dashboard warning lights no audio warning ,I checked coolant level this was ok ,the engine coolant fan did not cut in .Having got the vehicle home I shorted out the coolant fan relay and the fan started to work
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  MG cooling issues 7 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Could you please tell me why the water keeps boiling in my MGZR 160? It doesn't do this when driveing only when stationary
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  Where's my Vauxhall Astra's temperature gauge? 2 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 55-reg Vauxhall Astra Life diesel 1.7 CDTi. Where is the water temperature gauge?
• MINI MINI Cooper and S R56 (2007 - ) - 06 1.6 Another one loosing coolant 3 May 2010 (Forum)
  Just before Christmas i was driving the wifes mini when the heater suddenly started blowing cold air and the temp gauge started moving around erraticaly. upon investigation it appeared that the coolant level was low, took about a litre to top up. All has been fine but now the level has dropped
• Volkswagen Golf III (1992 - 1997) - 97 2.8 Flushing / cleaning coolant system 14 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Since I bought my car about 6 years ago, the coolant has been a sort of brown colour, instead of pink. I've changed coolant lots of times, flushed it a number of times with water / flush until it all runs clear, but the brown colour always comes back. A brown substance coats the inside
• Nissan Primera III (1999 - 2002) - 00 1.8 Antifreeze/coolant query 26 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  I noticed the other week that the antifreeze/coolant on the Primera was very low in the header/expansion tank. It's an indeterminant greeny/brown colour from what I can see through the plastic so I really don't know what's already in the system. I have heard horror stories of mixing the 2 basic
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 2000 2.0 HDi - Coolant loss 13 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  SWMBO's X -reg estate (sixty-odd thousand miles) has recently started to need its coolant level topping up - about half a cupful every fortnight, low mileage covered in that time. An inspection under the bonnet and under the car reveals nothing. (Mind you, the car stands on gravel.) All the hoses
• Astra 1.4 coolant leak 28 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  I have a 99 plate Astra 1.4 manual, that has developed a coolant leak and temperature guage problems. Symptoms are From cold start car reaches normal temperature very quicky about 5 mins, then when engine is allowed to stand for 2/3 hours after being driven, I can start up engine and within 1 min
• Cooling system - lost coolant. Megane. 29 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a Renault Megane Diesel 1.9td - 1997 model. I was noticed slight smoke coming from the engine after a long journey. When I took a look, the coolant tank was completely empty, (was checked a few weeks ago and was okay). My questions are... I've obviously lost the coolant "somewhere
• Rover 600 coolant loss 27 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  Can anyone advise? i have a (95)Rover 620 si Auto that has a coolant loss problem. i am having to top up every couple of days as the expansion tank is empty and the radiator itself also needs a top up..There is no evidence of an external leak and the system has been bled (point near thermostat
• Toyota Supra (1986 - 1993) - 87 1.0 12 valve Starlet - coolant 17 May 2002 (Forum)
  I own a 1987 Toyota Starlet 1.0 12 valve. I have just noticed that the coolant level is quite low, and would appreciate some advice on a) how to top it up and b) what to top it up with!! I've not been driving long, and my mechanical abilities are not very good, so your help would be greatly
• 1.2 TSI - Seat Toledo TSi coolant leak....water pump 9 Aug 2021 (Forum)
  Had cambelt changed recently  but not water pump as it is on the other side of engine and is belt driven.  Noticed coolant level down, warning light, and found leak was from under the plastic housing.  Turns out this is a well known issue and a back order at SEAT for the parts