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1999 Volkswagen Beetle Repair Question


Topics covered: Coolant, Engine, Smell.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on March 14, 2008

Leaking coolant

Engine Cooling problem
1999 Volkswagen Beetle 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 99489 miles

i smell anti freeze and one day it seemed that the the fan was still running when i turned off the car
Avatar Asked by moniquealike

Answer

Replied on March 14, 2008

Get it checked...the leak is probably external Check the coolant level and top it..You need the volkswagon coolant for this.

The fan is probably still runing becasue the engine temp hasn't cooled down enough.

Tiny Answered by Service Writer (expert)
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