How do I add coolant to my Porsche?

Carefully add coolant to the expansion tank of your Porsche 911 by looking at regularly. Try to reach the middle of the clue on the side of your vase, don’t go over the “max” mark. If you’re on top of it, don’t begin your engine, and with a syringe, remove the excess coolant.

How do you change coolant in a Porsche Cayman?

Once the system is under vacuum change to the fill hose and place the fill hose into your container of clean new coolant. The higher you can get your coolant to the reservoir the better. Slowly open the valve and let the vacuum suck the fresh coolant into the system and fill it.

Can you fill a Porsche Cayman without a vacuum?

While it is possible to fill and bleed the Cayman without a vacuum system, we recommend you rent, borrow or buy one to perform this job correctly. The reason for this is simple: you need to avoid getting air in the cooling system and a vacuum is the best way to avoid this.

Is there a coolant leak in the Cayman?

Hopefully Kevan will put this under the Cayman Technical Articles section for future reference. RE: Coolant leak repaired.. Sunday, March 09, 2014 10:50 AM ( permalink ) Good job! RE: Coolant leak repaired.. Sunday, March 09, 2014 11:40 AM ( permalink ) Nasty, I just assumed the collars were aluminium, will have to keep an eye on them from now on..

How much does it cost to repair a coolant leak on a Porsche?

As a new member, I read the article with amazement, as my ’06 Cayman S has been into a Porsche Specialist who notified me of this n/s leak and quoted for both sides nearly Â£700……. Where do they get these fancy prices from.?

What should coolant temp be in Porsche Cayman?

Allow cooling system to cool down to a coolant temperature of less than 90 degrees C. Open the cap of cooling system slowly; turn a conventional coolant cap as far as the first detent and turn a screwed coolant cap approx. 1/2 turn and release the pressure. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye protection.

How to drain the radiators in a Porsche Cayman?

Place a large catch tray under the vehicle. Disconnect the hoses (red and yellow arrows) from the engine and allow them to drain into the catch tray. If you safely can raise the front of the vehicle on your jack it will help further drain the front radiators.

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