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• VW Golf Mk5 - Gunk in the expansion tank 27 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  Hi I've got a Mk5 1.9TDI 2004 (engine code BKC) and am having ongoing issues with coolant.  In the last 12months the coolant expansion tank has required topping up in fits and starts.  Added to this, opening the coolant tank cap would result in a a big whoosh of pressure
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  Is my local garage saving me money or cutting corners? 24 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My Hyundai i30 diesel is now out of warranty. The independent garage who will service it tells me that it is not necessary to change coolant and brake...
• Skoda Coolant 17 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  Hi Gang, need to get some coolant to top up the wife's Felicia Bohemia. The handbook only says use coolants complying with: TL-VW 774 B which I presume is VW's own identifyer. If I don't want to bother finding a VW/Skoda dealer, which type do I need and is it a good idea to top up
• VW Coolant Problems 28 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Hi guys Just wander if anyone can help. My golf seems to be losing coolant water ? and it cant be traced to were it is leaking Can be driving along and suddenly onboard computer warning light comes up as Stop check coolant - garage have done pressure test on the car and no leaks are showing
• Suzuki Swift Sport - Coolant Loss 11 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  I collected my brand new Suzuki Swift Sport on 26th Sept 2015, following a journey of 105 miles I noticed the coolant level in the expansion tank had dropped by 30mm to just above the minimum level line. I took the car to the dealership to have the coolant topped up on 1st October. I can see
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 1999 1.8 Does anyone know about volume of coolant 6 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  I would be interested to know (roughly) what volume of coolant (water/antifreeze mixture) is required to raise the coolant level in the coolant reservoir from the min line to the max line (in litres or millilitres). My car is a Ford Focus 1.8 petrol with the orange type coolant. I know from
• corsa 1.3 diesel ecoflex - coolant level problem 15 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  When hot, the coolant level in the header tank of our 58 plate 09 model year Corsa 1.3 ecoflex  goes down ( I would expect it to expand when hot). When cold again, if pressure cap is removed, then level rises again (sometimes air can be seen bubbling up from pipe joining tank to radiator
• coolant lifespan 16 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Once coolant has passed it's two year life,how does it start to deteriate.Is it the cooling properties,the antifreezingproperties,or the corrosion inhibiter.I ask this question because the coolant in my car stiil has the ideal concentrate,but is about three years old.Many thanks
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  Why is my Fiat Panda losing coolant? 4 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I noticed around 4 weeks ago that the coolant level on my Fiat Panda was just below minimum when cold. Therefore, I topped up the coolant with water and...
• Mercedes E Class 2012 2.1D - Coolant loss 28 Mar 2024 (Forum)
  Car loses coolant when temperature set to High, if temperature os set to say 22 then it doesn't lose coolant, have to fill expansion tank every day otherwise.
• Aglia 1.2 Coolant capacity 7 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  Does anyone know the total coolant capacity of a 2004 Agila 1.2 ?
• MINI Cooper + Cooper S - coolant level dropping quickly 19 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  I have a mini cooper 06 which has done about 27K miles.  Last month the coolant started leaking and recently BMW found the thermostat + thermostat housing was at fault. This was replaced by BMW and the coolant level on the day was topped up to max. It has only been a week since all
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  Is the Citroen Xsara Picasso's coolant temperature warning light blue? 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In the dash of my 2001 Citroen Xsara Picasso, is the coolant temperature light blue? It is showing amber/orange. I've also noticed that the airbag light...
• Ford Focus Diesel coolant consumption 27 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  My 2002 Focus Diesel 1.8 Tddi had a water pump fitted at 50k miles and now seems to be using a small amount of coolant again (two years and 27k miles later). Is it normal for some coolant to be used? I always thought the coolant was there for 'life' until it needed changing or you actually had
• mondeo coolant flush? 5 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  I want to refill my 2001 mondy td with fresh coolant. Would someone be kind enough to explain the procedure to me? For instance where is the engine block drain plug? Has the rad got a drainplug? And recommended make/type of coolant? Thanks in advance!
• Ford Ka 2001, Endura Engine - quick-release engine coolant stub 24 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  I'm trying to disconnect a heater hose from the quick-release coolant stub located at the right rear inlet manifold corner.  The purpose is to access the engine coolant temperature sensor located beneath the coolant stub. I have tried using pliers to depress the two plastic tabs on the stub
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - '98 1.9dt engine block coolant drain plug, Where? 21 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Hi Am looking to change coolant on recently aquired 1998 glx 1.9 dt Haynes mentions removing the cylinder block coolant drain plug when draining out old coolant It says its on the rear of cylinder block Can anybody be a bit more specific or is it pretty obvious????? Cheers in advance
• Coolant flushing/changing - Vaux Zafira 29 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  I have a vauxhall zafira dti, i have bought the correct coolant and amount , i have all the tools to complete the job, the question i have is, do i let the engine get up to temperature with the interior heater fans on then drain and replace with coolant or do i replace the coolant when cold
• Mercedes ML270- Coolant light 7 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  My coolant light comes on when the Air Con is operating and the engine is warm. It will then stay lit for several miles even when Air is switched off. While coolant light is on, switching the heated seats on causes the seat switch to flash. Starting from cold with Air on it is OK until first
• 2009 ford focus - coolant cap 25 Oct 2016 (Forum)
  I was going to add some coolant to my car but when I unscrewed the coolant cap the centre piece stayed in the tank, what would be the easiest way to remove it and is the car safe to drive until I replace it.  Assistance appreciated.