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12-28-2021, 09:54 PM | #1 |
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Slowly losing coolant
Hello again everyone, I don't know if I'm just paranoid or what, I've noticed that my coolant level in the reserve tank drops about 1mm every time I drive for about 20km and let it sit and cool down for 12hrs. Is this normal to lose that amount of coolant for just a short distance trip? Thanks again for your input
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12-28-2021, 10:02 PM | #2 |
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That coolant overflow tank is not sealed. Fluid may be evaporating from within the overflow tank. I would keep an eye on it to see if you notice a sudden and substantial decrease of fluid in either the overflow tank or the radiator itself before I'd start to be concerned.
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12-29-2021, 12:02 AM | #3 |
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Not paranoid. That's what happens with a slow leak in the radiator cap. Never builds full pressure. Hot spots sizzle a bit.
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12-29-2021, 02:24 AM | #4 |
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Radiator cap is also new, I bought last month with a 1.3 spec on it.
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Also replaced the thermostat and did a full coolant change/flush I think more than a month ago.
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12-29-2021, 03:25 AM | #6 |
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New doesn't guarantee good. All it takes is a tiny leak in the return valve. Now I remember.
https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=147467 Keep driving and watching it. If it doesn't settle down and you don't smell leaking coolant, try another OEM cap.
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are headgasket problems common to our engines?
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nah. I dont smell any kind of coolant smell inside or in the engine bay. Will keep an eye on it.
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No, and your reservoir is completely clean. No oily shit in there. Relax.
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Could be nocturnal emissions.
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If you did a recent coolant change as you said, then it's probably some air still escaping the system.
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how long does it usually take to fully bled or let the air escape from the system? It's been more than a month since my last coolant change
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Mine always settles on the reservoir being empty after a half dozen drive cycles so I leave it. Rad's always full. DD'ing I would just check it every oil change, and check it before a track day.
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Are you parking in the exact same spot? Pavement tolerances need to be considered when observing fluid levels..
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