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• Golf 1.6tdi se - Coolant drain and refill 24 Dec 2019 (Forum)
  I have a mark 7 golf, does the car have a valve where one could drian the coolant?   Thanks for any replies
• Mini one 2014 1.2 - Coolant leak 8 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  My Mini has developed a fault in that coolant is leaking out somewhere but there are no obvious signs as to where ....   What should I lookfor first ?    
• Fiesta - Used undiluted coolant, what should I do? 8 Nov 2023 (Forum)
  Like a complete i**** I've poured undiluted coolant into my car. About two litres. I then drive the car about 3 miles before realizing and took it straight back home. I then topped it up with 1.5 litres of water in to hopefully compensate. Why it's needing so much coolant is a question
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  Coolant smell inside my Citroen 16 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought this car privately and if I put the heater on to clear the screen, I can smell coolant. Can you tell me if it's a potential problem please.
• Coolant and brake fluid questions? 4 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  Planning at some point to change the coolant and brake fluid on the Mondeo, Clio and Kawasaki ZRX, a few questions: 1/ According to Haynes Ford original fit coolant is OK "for the life of the car", I have had it from new so I know it has not been changed for an inferior type or diluted, any
• Corsa B - C12NZ - Corsa B - Steaming coolant from radiator inlet 3 May 2021 (Forum)
  Hi there! My corsa B has a cooling problem. When the temperature goes up beyond 100, steam starts hissing out of the radiator inlet pipe. This happens after about 20 minutes of being sat idle. - The coolant fan never comes on - The cabin heater is hot - I recently did
• C-Max coolant level 22 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  I've just been topping up the window washer fluid in my C-Max and noticed the coolant in the expansion tank is below the min level. My drive slopes somewhat, so I'm going to move the car to a flat area to double-check, but it's certainly nowhere near the max level. It recently had its first service
• Pug 405 - how do I drain the coolant? 6 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Tried to drain the coolant in my wife?s diesel 405 TD ?96 today. However, nothing will come out ? not even a drop! Coolant is clearly there in expansion chamber ? have opened bleed valve, left expansion chamber top off and even run engine to try and pump the old coolant out. The rad
• BMW E39 525i auto - Coolant loss 23 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  Since a garage replaced the thermostat the engine loses coolant significantly though no sign of drips can be seen.  The reservoir float sinks to the low position and requires 3/4 pint to return to correct level. Before the replacement, virtually no coolant loss was ever experienced
• '07 Honda CR-V, 2.2 Diesel. - Coolant expansion tank keeps filling up. 26 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  I have recently noticed that the coolant in my expansion tank keeps filling up, even after I have extracted sufficient coolant to obtain the level between the min. and max. marks. Can any one offer any advice on what the problem might be please?  
• Fiat Cinquecento - No coolant 18 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Hi folks, GF has a Fiat Cinquecento sporting and it always seemed to be requiring coolant topping up. Today she phoned me to say that she smelled burning, pulled over and checked coolant and it was empty. I am now wondering, is it likely to be a simple leak, or could it be something more serious
• VW Passat Coolant Change 28 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  Service has flagged up that coolant in my 2002 model PD Passat has deteriorated. -15°C protection rather than -25°C from new. Is a coolant change easy? I'm going to find a Haynes manual. Last time I did this, Renault 18, bleeding the air out was tedious. -- I wasna fu but just had plenty.
• Golf VR6 Coolant 18 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  I sprung a leak on my top rad hose the other day. Got a replacement from VW for £70, but forgot to buy the special VW G12+ coolant. Ive re-filled the system with water, as i need the car tomorrow. I wont be able to flush & refil with coolant for a couple of weeks. Will using just water for 2
• Fiat coolant 27 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  Does anyone know what colour the branded Fiat coolant is - I think its called Paraflu! The reason I ask is that I asked the local Fiat dealer to change the coolant on my wifes Punto last year and on checking it today using a hydrometer it appears to have the colour of pale urine and a specific
• Leaky Radiator 18 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  After driving on the motorway last weekend, I have noticed a small blue bead of coolant on the centre of my radiator. I wipe it off but it returns though not immediately and there has been no noticeable drop in coolant levels. I am thinking of putting something like 'stop that leak
• Coolant ? 2 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  The coolant warning is coming up on my 120d. Can I top it up with a little water or do I need some mega-expensive soopa doopa BMW stuff? I have RTFM but it isnt clear ! Thanks P
• Audi A4 1.9 Tdi oil in coolant 27 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  I have a recurring problem with oil in the coolant of my Audi A4 1.9 Tdi. Has anyone ever experienced this and what was the cause (and cure!)?
• Ford Fiesta titanium - Coolant loss on ford fiesta. 30 Jun 2021 (Forum)
  Coolant loss on 2010 ford fiesta. Head gasket done, cambelt and water pump changed. If I drive to work and go at 70 when I stop, and then get back in it 30 mins later it won't start. Check coolant and below add line. Top it up wait for it to cool and will eventually start. No coolant patches
• Vauxhall Insignia - Coolant leak 4 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  I bought a 14 plate Vauxhall Insignia 1.8 petrol car in September of last year. Ever since then there has been a coolant issue/loss. I have recently had the thermostat and main pipe replaced so doubt it it that. I've checked the engine bay and can't see and coolant build up anywhere, can anyone
• Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0 2009 petrol - Coolant change - thoughts 23 Sep 2019 (Forum)
  Looking at changing the coolant on my car, and it seems to be a bit of a minefield! The existing stuff is yellow and 'looks' healthy.  The service manual states: "The cooling system has been filled with a quality coolant that is a 50/50 mixture of water and ethylene glycol