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• 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
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  Why is the heater in my Ford Fiesta not working? 31 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Fiesta doesn't give out hot air until I hit a pothole or speed bump. Any idea what the problem could be?
• 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
• Honda CRV 2.0 2003 - Honda Type 2 coolant and changing fluids 20 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  Just looking into getting hold of the materials to do a 'fluids' service on my new CRV, and cannot believe the amount of discussion online about using OEM Honda coolant.  Is it really that critical? I've acquired a Honda service manual and the other fluids (PAS, gearbox, diff
• Jaguar S-Type 2.7 d - water coolant loss 22 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  help i am loseing alot of water coolant have changed cap have replaced header tank only lose water when car running have had head gasket checked passed temp gauge never shows engine over heating but after an hour of driving when lift bonnet  you can hear water boiling and cannot take cap
• Audi 80 1995, Anti-freeze 5 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  Hi all, Could someone advise me on the frequency of changing coolant/anti-freeze. My car is filled with the recommended G12Plus which is classed as a 'filled for life' coolant. How long is 'life'? In the past I always carried out a change every 2 years as I was concerned of the anti-rust inhibitor
• Focus TDDI Water Loss 10 May 2005 (Forum)
  I've got an 02 TDDI Focus and I've just noticed that its lost about 1/2 pint of coolant recently (probably in the last 2 months) In the previous 12 months its never lost a drop. Is it normal for these to lose a bit of coolant over time? In all my previous cars the coolant has remained
• Ford Fusion - Coolant leak 11 Jul 2024 (Forum)
  Our trusty old Ford Fusion (2003 - 1.6 petrol engine) has been leaking coolant for a couple of years now, and we simply top it up every week or two with about 100 ml of coolant. The coolant drips from the bottom of the engine sump, but seems to be coming from higher up somewhere behind the AC