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Willvtr
1st September 2011, 19:50
right so yesterday i was driving and the tempature usually sits on halfway but then it crept up to 3/4 in which case the fan came on... so i checked my coolant and it was basically empty so i filled up went for a drive and it was empy again so i filled it up again and took it for a spin and once again...

did the obvious checked my oil cap and there was no maybe ... but oil slightly brown but only a little bit, it was quite textured though but i then wiped this and has not shown up anymore...

there is no white smoke out my exhaust and also no sign of a leak,

any suggestions...?
seddon89
1st September 2011, 19:56
check for a water leak mate, whats the oil like on the dipstick
Willvtr
1st September 2011, 20:00
checked for leak no visible leak, i may stick some cardboard there over night for a more precise test, also the oil on the dipstick is fine.. is that a good sign?
LouisUK
1st September 2011, 20:26
I had exact same problem, but it was my radiator leaking. I used some of that radiator stuff from Halfords and it's fixed it for now.
Willvtr
1st September 2011, 20:38
I had exact same problem, but it was my radiator leaking. I used some of that radiator stuff from Halfords and it's fixed it for now.

did you notice a leak at all? because im losing the coolant so fast that id expect to see the actualy leak?is it worth taking it to a mechanic and hopefully get a free compression test?
stevo67
1st September 2011, 20:52
I had exact same problem, but it was my radiator leaking. I used some of that radiator stuff from Halfords and it's fixed it for now.

Don`t use the radiator stuff,it blocks your heater matrix.Get the radiator pressure tested for leaks.If that`s ok then take the rad cap off & sniff the coolant if it smells of petrol then the hg has gone.:drink:
Willvtr
1st September 2011, 21:03
do you reckon if i whipped it in a garage they would pressure test it for free? because i still have warranty so just need to know the problem really ...
stevo67
1st September 2011, 21:12
do you reckon if i whipped it in a garage they would pressure test it for free? because i still have warranty so just need to know the problem really ...

Well they can only say yes/no worth a punt mate.:drink: