Why is my Passat leaking coolant?
If coolant from your VW is leaking from the water pump, the internal bearing and seals are most likely weak, and there will be a trail of coolant from the pump region down towards the engine. Coolant hoses also often cause coolant leaks, since they can be damaged by oil leaks and age.
What causes coolant to leak?
A coolant/antifreeze leak can occur for a variety of reasons, including a blown radiator hose, a bad hose clamp, warped head gasket, or the most common reason, a foreign object kicked up by the truck in front of you penetrating the radiator itself.
Why is my VW Passat TDI leaking coolant?
I have 2012 VW Passat TDI. There are 4700 miles on it. I do not have the warranty on the car, as it was purchased at an auction. Problem is: The car has been loosing coolant since I’ve had it. I need to refill the coolant container every 30 miles or so because the light for “add coolant” goes on.
What happens if you put Pink coolant in a VW?
Only other place coolant sees intake is the EGR cooler. Also, since you already have what looks like clean green coolant in there, don’t mix it with pink VW coolant. It’ll sludge and turn brown. Normally you need a lot of stuff to flush it out so it looks like this has been losing coolant for a while.
Is there a leak in the coolant reservoir?
I have noticed that the coolant level has again dropped significantly. But, after the last fix, I do not see any visible sign of leak. There is no evidence of coolant anywhere under the hood. I am not sure if there is something else going on now. Any suggestions? Is there something else I should check? Please advise.
Why does the coolant run low in my car?
The coolant ran low in the reservoir and there was coolant splash over the engine. I took the car back to the shop and they said that the hose was not properly installed. They fixed it and said there is no sign of leak. I have been driving for a week now and check the coolant routinely.