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• Vauxhall Mokka X - Coolant tank not filling 27 Sep 2023 (Forum)
  Hey, I've got a 1.4 mokka X 2017 petrol I purchased this 2nd hand in January of this year. A few months ago (around june) I noticed that the heating wasn't working properly, I read a few Google threads and decided to take it to halfords for a coolant change. They done
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  Does our Rover 45 have a coolant leak? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a Rover 45 1.6 litre petrol-engined hatchback. She recently had the car serviced by a local garage and we had mentioned that the coolant light...
• all makes - Antifreeze- Blue vs Orange/Red 8 Oct 2021 (Forum)
  Here is a statement about antfreeze from one of the UK's largest suppliers. Antifreeze / coolant used to be simple, you tested the fluid with a hydrometer & if the reading
• Any - Waterless coolant 15 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  I was watching Wheeler Dealers last night and Ed China used waterless coolant in a TR6. Does anyone have experience with this type of product?  
• MG TF - Coolant change 24 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  Having just taken ownership of an MG TF, I need to keep an eye on the coolant religiously to avoid HGF. I am not convinced that the coolant in the tank is O.A.T, so would therefore like to drain and flush it and refill. Time and hours of daylight are a problem right now so how much would a garage
• OE coolant for Renault ? 16 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  I'm looking to change the coolant at the same time as the cam belt, tensioner and water pump on a 1.5 dCi Renault. The original coolant is a fluorescent lime green colour. Most "recommended" aftermarket brews are red. Should I stick with the more expensive Renault brew or will one of the so
• Coolant temperature sensor Golf MkIV 21 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  I appear to have a faulty coolant temperature sensor(temperature guage display sometimes dosent register although when it does temp is normal, when this happens wiggling temperature sensor restores guage) Car is Golf mk iv 1.4 litre petrol. Re replacing local Vw suggested that it was not necessary
• Fiat Ducato coolant temp. light on 1 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  Hi, could anyone shed any light on why the dashboard coolant temperature light should be on? The vehicle is a Fiat Ducato 2.8D 1998. The temperature gauge shows normal. The coolant level is ok. Theres no apparent leaks. The engine doesn't seem hot (rocker cover is cool) Top hose into radiator
• Changing Coolant 12 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  Does the coolant in a car need to be changed on a periodic basis? If so how after how long?? Any other fluids (apart from oil) that need changing in a car??
• Honda Cr-V 2009 2.0 Petrol - Using different coolant than oem 13 Sep 2022 (Forum)
  Hi I thinking to replace soon the coolant in my car, and just wondering if I have to use recommended Honda Coolant Type 2 ? The Honda coolant is not so expensive (about 25 pounds / 5 L), but as the previous owner of Mazda, I have a 5L bottle of high quality genuine Mazda F22 Long Life
• Ford Focus 03 1.8tdci saloon - Ford Focus 03 1.8tdci saloon engine coolant 28 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  Hi Just had the RAC chap out as the car would not start. Turns out there's no coolant in the engine ( i know, stupid for not checking it) The advice i've been given is not to try to start it until the outside temperature is above freezing as there may be ice in the engine
• Mk1 GTi Golf Cabrio Coolant Pressure! 23 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Hi Having probs with a MK1 GTi 1.8 Cabrio. Coolant pressurises Have had head gasket and skim, still the same. Checked Thermostat and changed. Flushed radiator. Is there anything else left it can be or am I to assume cracked head? No oil in coolant or water (mayo) in oil. HELP! Cheers Ed
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  Why is my Ford Fiesta losing coolant? 10 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 2009 Ford Fiesta 1.2 is losing coolant. There has been no overheating, fan kicks in and goes off as normal. Also no mix in oil and no water pump no...
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  Loss of coolant in Vauxhall Insignia 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  A few weeks ago a warning light on my six-month old Vauxhall Insignia indicated a low coolant level. In fact the reservoir was almost empty requiring about...
• G12+ coolant and hydrometers 5 May 2007 (Forum)
  Would an old coolant ratio measuring 'thingy' (With the three balls in a pipette tube) measure G12+ in the same way as it would the old blue stuff it was no doubt designed for?
• Audi A4 B6 (2001 - 2005) - 04 1.8t Losing coolant level 3 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  coolant level "leaking" over a period of a couple of weeks
• Fiat Uno Coolant Leak 17 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  A friend has a 1992 1.0L Uno. The car has been overheating. Had a quick look and after topping up the coolant, noticed a leak from a hose going into the coolant pump. Doesn't look as though there is a jubilee clip or anything.Just the hose straight in. The water is also very brown with rust. Does
• Ford fiesta 2009 - Coolant resovoir tank full and bubbling over... 2 Aug 2022 (Forum)
  ...after letting the car idle for ten minutes. So basically I've been looking into getting air out of my coolant system. Followed online advice and allowed the car to idle on a upward incline with the expansion cap off . After ten minutes the coolant starts boiling and bubbling over quite
• VW Golf Mk5 1.9TDI - Pressure in the coolant expansion tank 30 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  We have a Mk5 1.9TDI, and lately the heater doesn't seem to be blowing any hotter that lukewarm (with and without the air-con engaged).  Coupled with the this, when you open the coolant expansion tank cap, there a sudden whoosh of pressurised air, and the collant level rises by about 2cm
• SEAT Toledo II (1999 - 2004) - 01 1.9tdi coolant problems 24 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, my coolant level drops from max to min when the car reaches operating temp and stays there unless you release the cap then returns to max also has stored pressure for 24hrs or more any ideas I have replaced the stat, temp senser, & coolant so i am stuck fans never keep in but car never over