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Old 21st July 2014, 18:17   #2
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Originally Posted by Gavstaa View Post
Hi have had my track vts a while now and recently it's using a lot of coolant I'm 90% sure it's not leaking but only really lasts about half a day before the temp light goes straight to red then I have to stop and add water them will last another 6hrs, what's the chances of it being headgaskrt?
If it's using coolant, it's not leaking from the engine, rad, hoses, heater matrix or in the oil, then it has to be burning it off.

Check for leaks. If it's using that much coolant and leaking it'll stink of hot coolant somewhere. Is there any sign of water / oil mix?

Steam from the exhaust?
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