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Topic Re: Keep checking and others here will opine, but I'd say there was still lots of pressure after an hour |
Coolant on driveway - self induced? jjspike - Friday, 7 October, 2011, at 5:00:53 pm |
Keep checking and others here will opine, but I'd say there was still lots of pressure after an hour Laz - Friday, 7 October, 2011, at 6:16:14 pm |
I agree with Laz. Depending on how hot the engine was when you turned it off. Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 7 October, 2011, at 7:42:11 pm |
Re: I agree with Laz. Depending on how hot the engine was when you turned it off. jjspike - Friday, 7 October, 2011, at 8:53:31 pm |
Re: I agree with Laz. Depending on how hot the engine was when you turned it off. Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 7 October, 2011, at 11:11:44 pm |
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jjspike
The engine was hot (125) however I do not think the fans were on at shutdown. There is a visual coolant level indicator in the trunk??? I was under the impression that you had to remove the cap to check the level.
Cheers!
Re: I agree with Laz. Depending on how hot the engine was when you turned it off. jjspike - Saturday, 8 October, 2011, at 9:12:56 am |
Re: I agree with Laz. Depending on how hot the engine was when you turned it off. Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 8 October, 2011, at 9:21:03 am |
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jjspike
Hmmm, unfortunately there is noting such as this on the 08. I just checked the manual and you must wait until the engine cools and then remove the cap. The coolant level must be between the MIN and MIX "floats" within the filler tube.
Cheers!
Re: Keep checking and others here will opine, but I'd say there was still lots of pressure after an hour jjspike - Friday, 7 October, 2011, at 8:50:55 pm |
Re: Keep checking and others here will opine, but I'd say there was still lots of pressure after an hour jjspike - Saturday, 8 October, 2011, at 9:18:29 am |
Re: Keep checking and others here will opine, but I'd say there was still lots of pressure after an hour Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 8 October, 2011, at 9:35:02 am |
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jjspike
I left it overnight and just checked again this morning and there was a slight release in pressure release. The coolant level was about .75" above the MIN mark and there was no fluid beneath the car. Looks like the removal of the cap when the engine is hot/warm causes the loss of coolant from the little hole that hangs off the top of the filler tube. Can anyone confirm my theory?
Cheers!