How often do you have to top off coolant?
12-13-2010, 09:33 AM
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I last had a coolant flush in early June when I discovered I had a upper hose leak. I do NOT have an iDrive warning saying its low however i checked it and it was @ the minimum. My question is, is it normal for it to be at a lower level after all these months? I did run my AC evryday in the Summer and some Fall days as well
12-13-2010, 09:55 AM
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I last had a coolant flush in early June when I discovered I had a upper hose leak. I do NOT have an iDrive warning saying its low however i checked it and it was @ the minimum. My question is, is it normal for it to be at a lower level after all these months? I did run my AC evryday in the Summer and some Fall days as well
12-13-2010, 10:13 AM
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I havent had to top off either... I have had the car since July.
12-13-2010, 02:11 PM
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I am topping mine off about once a month also. What is happening with mine is a little of the steam is escaping from the expansion tank cap as it leaves a white residue around the cap where this happens. I replaced the expansion tank and have purchased 2 new caps and they both release a little of the steam - not sure why this is happening.
12-13-2010, 02:12 PM
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I dont think you should have to top it off that often unless there is a leak somewhere - even a small one... it may be through a vent tube or near the back of the engine...
12-13-2010, 02:14 PM
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I am topping mine off about once a month also. What is happening with mine is a little of the steam is escaping from the expansion tank cap as it leaves a white residue around the cap where this happens. I replaced the expansion tank and have purchased 2 new caps and they both release a little of the steam - not sure why this is happening.
12-13-2010, 02:22 PM
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Thanks guys for all your replies, as I said I never got a warning, the stick just sticks out just a tad bit so its not empty but I suppose I'll add some more coolant why not
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