How often do I lose coolant on my SL500?
I’m losing coolant very slowly (about 500mls every 3 mths) – no engine or oil problems and a quick look has not shown where it might be leaking from. 216 with everything. 2002 SL500 with everything. 2009 SL500 with everything.
How long does it take to change coolant in a car?
This will allow the new coolant to mix with the old coolant. Changing the radiator and reservoir coolant within a few days of difference will help replace most of the fluid in the system. Follow the procedure to purge air from the system as well.
What causes a gallon of coolant to leak in a week?
A gallon in a week is quite a bit, it shouldn’t be hard for them to find. Best case it might be a leaking hose or fitting leaking onto something hot so it’s evaporating. It might be a leaking heater core.
When did the coolant crack in my T6?
My T6 had a hairline crack in the coolant bottle (around the drain connection) when it was about a year old. Worth a look. Have heard of a few cases of the oil cooler seal causing this. At least 4 of our new work vans are off the road with this same issue. All less than 4 weeks old. Been told its egr cooler but will have to wait and see.
Is it normal to lose coolant after 28K miles?
Checked the coolant in bottle as I could see any in the bottle from the side and I heard a air hiss when opening cap. Now the heat has improved. At warm engine the coolant bottle is below the cold mark. I plan on adding some, likely a cup or two. Is a cup or two considered “normal” over 28k miles since last coolant change? What is normal tolerance?
What happens if you lose antifreeze with no apparent leak?
Losing Antifreeze With No Apparent Leak. Whenever a vehicle loses antifreeze, also known as coolant, the usual expectation leads the owner to check for evidence of leaks at all the coolant connections and components. Obvious coolant leaks can usually be found in the form of puddles left on the pavement.
What should you do when your car is losing coolant but no leak?
Generally, there should be a leak somewhat if the vehicle is losing a high amount of antifreeze. However, a car could be losing coolant but no leak. What should you do when coolant disappearing from reservoir without leaving any trace?
How often should I Check my coolant loss?
It needs to be monitored regularly to see if there is a recent steady or fairly rapid loss. The heat shouldn’t fluctuate from cool to hot with a change in engine RPM. The system is designed with a thermostat to keep the temperature relatively constant. By the way, what year is the vehicle?