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• Vauxhall insignia SRI - Head gasket/coolant issue 21 Oct 2022 (Forum)
  and it would appear the coolant is stable. I have also noticed that the engine appears to be very hot when you stop (have been checking for leaks etc periodically). Can anyone think what the issue might be? Im hoping the block isnt cracked but its about the only thing I can think of at this point?
• VW Passat - Heater not blowing hot air on full blast 11 Mar 2022 (Forum)
  warm. Contrast this to when the setting is on 3, the air blown out is a lot hotter.  I've checked the coolant level and it looks ok (though i did have to top it up when I bought it).    Any advice on how to fix this? I was thinking maybe a coolant flush, change
• Mercedies 2.1 CDI - Fuel Injector issue 28 Nov 2019 (Forum)
    the injector using new copper washer and stretch bolt, torqued to correct figure and then the correct degree to tighten. on start, found to be the same and when stretch bolt was removed coolant started pouring out, re did the job with thicker washer and same again, transpires the mist being ejected
• VW Golf 1.6 tdi - Cold radiator hoses and overheating?????????? 5 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  My radiator hoses are cold after driving and fans run on as the car overheats No fault codes. No warning lights Diagnostics measuring matches the temp guage overhating (120 degress) But driving wasy around town this never goes ove the 90 marks Coolant temp sensor, thermostat
• mk5 fiesta facelift model - inlet manifold gasket leaking coolant 13 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  Hi all, Hoping you guys can help me out. Ive got a pretty fast  coolant leak which seems to be coming form the inlet manifolt gasket. Its on the drivers side at the back of the engine block, just behind the dipstick. I wouldn't mind having a crack at it myself to save a few
• Iveco daily van - Coolant system pressurized?? 31 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  Hi I am concerned about my van, I know this is a car forum but I'm sure it will apply to all diesel engines. My van - '08 plate, 110k, seems to lack a bit of power, expect it to have about 20% more, no coolant leak, temp is fine,no mix of water /oil or anything. Had a gasket sniff test done
• Renault scenic 1.4 16v kj4 - Scenic coolant temp sensor where is it located??? 17 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  Hope someone can help me here with some info, I have poor cold running for the first few minutes of driving. Then once warm car runs fine. Car starts first time and does not stall. Idle is fine no hunting etc... I unplugged what I thought was the coolant temp sensor on the side of the engine
• Ford focus tdci - coolant pressurisation 14 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  as the water isn't hot and the water resavoir releif stopper is releasing the pressure and the coolant is now a rusty colour..... ive taken the car back to the garage that did the work but he is telling me he cant detect a problem......
• Rover 25 (1999 - 2005) - 02 1.4 temperature up and down 13 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Gentlemen The engine on this is pretty solid and I had the cylinder head fixed by a trustworthy garage about 2 years ago. It has been losing coolant very slowly though, and I keep it topped up. Now it loses coolant more rapidly BUT the temp gauge has started going about four fifths to the top
• Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - 97 2.0 coolant leak 11 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  hi new here, just noticed a coolant leak , puddle under car after doing a 60 mile run, and another running drizzle from under car after 60 mile return journey, the temp guage hasnt been above mid way, no rough idel or running as yet, it did seem a little under powered after about 90 miles struggled
• Citroen C5 (2001 - 2008) - 04 2.0 DIY coolant change advice 2 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  Hi All.I would like to do a coolant change and was wondering if somebody could talk me through the process.Never having done one on a C5 before,I thought it wise to check the correct method and make sure that the job was well done. I am the second owner and have had the car just over a couple
• Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - 99 2.0 Temp sensor issue 25 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Hi all, I have a 99 2.0 cabrio. The temp warning light comes up on my dash after about 5mins of driving. The needle sits around 90 on the dial, coolant level is fine and the car performs fine. I've replaced the temp sensor that fits on the top of the hose going into the engine housing, as read
• Coolant Change - Volvo S40 1.9 TD SE 17 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  I have recently acquired a S40 1.9 TD SE on a 98 plate and have a question. Apart from a normal service I want to change the coolant, my nearest Volvo dealer is over a 30 mile round trip away so I popped in to Halfords and brought some Anti freeze which is red in colour and is a silicate free
• slow coolant loss - BMW318 10 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  I have am 18 month old BMW318 with the latest petrol engine. Despite never using for short journeys I get mayonaisse on the dipstick and in 25000 miles have had to add over a litre of coolant. To me this indicates a head gasket failure? The dealer (who seem thorough and competent) have found
• Coolant change. 13 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  Doing some research with regard to when to change the coolant on my Primera 2.0 SRi 1998 model (32k) I read that the concentration should be maintained at 50% & checks on the presence of corosion inhibitors being indicated by the level of alkalinity of the fluid.It gave no level of alkalinity
• Impending gasket problems 309? :( 21 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  -Low coolant warning light came on today, after a 150 mile journey last night. Engine cold when light came on. -Very slow loss of coolant (the pint I replaced is still there after driving around, and the car has been driven a few thousand miles since having coolant replaced) -Loss of power when
• Ford Focus - Faulty Car (Small Claims Court or Not) 21 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  Hello, Last Tuesday I bought a 2004 Ford Focus from a man who informed me in writing that he was a car trader and that the vehicle was faultless and drove without issues after a 34 mike trip home we had found this fault with the vehicle as shown in this video. Ford Focus Coolant thank reservoir
• MGF P Reg Coolant Overheating 9 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  . The temp gauge started to rise, got to just underhalf way then stopped. Here's the first problem, apparantly the normal level for the gauge is one bar under the halfway mark, yet mine normally sits one bar above the lowest bar! A couple of mninutes later steam started to come out of the coolant tank. My
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 1999 1.8 White/grey smoke from car exhaust? 21 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Would this symptom mean head gasket problems and also how rapidly would the coolant level in the reservoir drop if coolant were getting into the engine and coming out of the exhaust pipe (the white smoke) ?? thanks bud
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  What does white residue around the oil filler cap mean? 27 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Volkswagen Golf 2002 has white residue around the oil filler cap, is this always a sign that the head gasket has failed?