Coolant leak?
#1
Coolant leak?
Well I seem to have to top it off every 10 days or so (worse when it is colder).
When I first bought the coolant the guy just put it right in, with no water dilution.
aren't you suppose to make it part water?
2000 Jetta VR6.
When I first bought the coolant the guy just put it right in, with no water dilution.
aren't you suppose to make it part water?
2000 Jetta VR6.
#3
RE: Coolant leak?
Look at the jug, does it say to mix? Usually you can buy them already mixed, did you use the red or green? The dealership had the right anti-freeze to use, not too pricey. In the morning do you notice a puddle, or any anti-freeze anywhere? Could be a headgasket...never know till you poke round?
#4
RE: Coolant leak?
It's red (or actually pink). I can't tell if there is a puddle as the road is filthy with old leaves.
Is this an expensive problem? And should I just add water next time (since I've used half the jug since topping it up 1.5 years ago.
Is this an expensive problem? And should I just add water next time (since I've used half the jug since topping it up 1.5 years ago.
#7
RE: Coolant leak?
Just use the anti-freeze, and run it with te top off, until coolant comes out. Shut off the car and put the top on, doing that ensures the system is bled and purged. Could just have air in the system...good starting point.
#8
RE: Coolant leak?
ORIGINAL: bagel
Just use the anti-freeze, and run it with te top off, until coolant comes out. Shut off the car and put the top on, doing that ensures the system is bled and purged. Could just have air in the system...good starting point.
Just use the anti-freeze, and run it with te top off, until coolant comes out. Shut off the car and put the top on, doing that ensures the system is bled and purged. Could just have air in the system...good starting point.
So open the lid, run the car until coolant oozes out, then turn off the car and put the lid back on? Will do.
thanks so much.
#10
RE: Coolant leak?
ORIGINAL: bagel
Just use the anti-freeze, and run it with te top off, until coolant comes out. Shut off the car and put the top on, doing that ensures the system is bled and purged. Could just have air in the system...good starting point.
Just use the anti-freeze, and run it with te top off, until coolant comes out. Shut off the car and put the top on, doing that ensures the system is bled and purged. Could just have air in the system...good starting point.