2004 Volkswagen Golf Repair Question
Mileage: 50,100 miles.
I have had to top up my engine coolent 3 times in the last 6 months what could be the problem
Asked by mreed1988Answer
It has to be going somewhere. Have you ever noticed white smoke from the exhaust? Is there anything in the oil (not just the cap)?
hello no i havnt notice any white smoke at all. i have had the dip stick out and the oil looks fine.
There has to be a leak then. What I suggest is to get a cooling system pressure tester from a parts store. Most will lend them and pressurize the system and check for leaks. DO THIS WITH THE ENGINE COLD. Remove the rad cap and install the hand held pressure pump and take the system to the max pressure listed on the radiator cap. Check all hoses, check around the head, check freeze plugs...
PS: Sorry it took long to get back to you. For some reason the notification on my email took it to spam.
ok thnakyou no probs about late reply. the car is booked in for a mot and service in the next few weeks shall i mention it to them when i take it in?? may save me a few pounds if i do it then rather than take it to a garage before.
matt
That would be fine. However, I recommend you keep a close eye on the coolant level. Make sure it is always full; otherwise, you will end up with new problems.