Coolant Disappearing

[AznBRZer]

Originally Posted by yomny

Well keep in mind that the tech at the dealer told me this fluctuation is normal and when cold it would be around the low mark, as long as it doesn't completely vanish from the reservoir bottle then we are good. I know this isn't normal to other cars but maybe it is to this guy b

That's why you're supposed to check it when it's warm, which I do, but it shouldn't be at the low mark when cold regardless.

[Hanakuso]

Originally Posted by aagun

waterproof tape

Can you take a picture of this waterproof tape? Are you talking about teflon tape?


Btw this is what my hose looks like. I've cleaned it off at least 3-4 times since i've owned the car.

[yomny]

Originally Posted by AznBRZer

That's why you're supposed to check it when it's warm, which I do, but it shouldn't be at the low mark when cold regardless.

Save yourself the headache it will fluctuate between low and full. I had my car pressure checked and double checked at the dealer, if it goes below low then have it checked if not forget it!! It's like the idle dip and the crickets!! There's no fixing it!! I completely understand it shouldn't be at low, that means it's low duh but this car functions that way.

BTW- not interested in starting a war but for the sake of others later on reading this as a guide. Check coolant when cold, when hot the level may be over the full mark.

[yomny]

Originally Posted by Hanakuso

Can you take a picture of this waterproof tape? Are you talking about teflon tape?


Btw this is what my hose looks like. I've cleaned it off at least 3-4 times since i've owned the car.

The waterproof tape is Teflon tape, used in plumbing.

[aagun]

Originally Posted by yomny

The waterproof tape is Teflon tape, used in plumbing.

YES YES IT IS teflon tape

[Hanakuso]

Originally Posted by aagun

YES YES IT IS teflon tape

Thanks just installed some telfon tape. I noticed my coolant is almost completely gone from the reservoir. Not sure if I should fill it up or take it to the dealer.

[aagun]

Originally Posted by Hanakuso

Thanks just installed some telfon tape. I noticed my coolant is almost completely gone from the reservoir. Not sure if I should fill it up or take it to the dealer.

make sure the tape locked up the holes between the hose and the reservoir.

[B-R-Z]

Originally Posted by Hanakuso

Thanks just installed some telfon tape. I noticed my coolant is almost completely gone from the reservoir. Not sure if I should fill it up or take it to the dealer.

After topping mine off once I was fine. I think it burped out air from the first factory fill. If you've already refilled in the past then you may want to go.

[Hanakuso]

Originally Posted by B-R-Z

After topping mine off once I was fine. I think it burped out air from the first factory fill. If you've already refilled in the past then you may want to go.

I haven't refilled yet. For about a year it stayed at the low line and I just realized it's below that now.

I'll probably just refill it and send my oil in for lab results. If it doesn't drop or any trace of coolant in the oil then i'll stay away from the dealer.

[Grimlock]

Originally Posted by Hanakuso

I have a feeling this solution will fix my issue. I've noticed the little black rubber hose is completely white/blue now.

What is this 'fix'? The guy edited his post and nothing is shown.

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by Grimlock

What is this 'fix'? The guy edited his post and nothing is shown.

I believe it was teflon tape in an attempt to seal off the hose at the top of the reservoir, theory being that the water is evaporating out of the reservoir tank.

In any case I don't think I've seen anyone with proof that the coolant is leaking out in a dangerous way, a top off every couple of months isn't the end of the world, you should be checking it roughly monthly anyway.

[JDKane527]

If you seal the area around the hose to tank interface, are you also sealing the breather hole at the top of the tank?

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by JDKane527

If you seal the area around the hose to tank interface, are you also sealing the breather hole at the top of the tank?

Not sure, personally just let it evaporate, top off with water and give it a flush as it gets dirty or at the recommended 60k.

[Hanakuso]

Originally Posted by Grimlock

What is this 'fix'? The guy edited his post and nothing is shown.

His post still shows up in the quotes on this page. It was quoted twice. It's basically wrapping the hose with some teflon tape.