How to deal with plastic coolant pipe failure in Porsche?
The most common signs of plastic coolant pipe malfunction in the Porsche Cayenne V8 are: In order to properly fix the issue of failing coolant pipes, they must be replaced with a durable and high-quality material coolant pipe option. Fortunately the Porsche manufacturer offers such a part to their drivers upon coolant pipe failure.
How much coolant does a Porsche Leicester use?
It turns out that Porsche Leicester always uses tap water so, apparently, there is no issue in doing that! What was interesting was to learn that there are 22 litres of coolant in the engine when it’s full. This is a mixture of water and anti-freeze.
Which is the best coolant for a Porsche?
Boiled (Or distilled) water seems the safest bet when it’s only a minute amount. Red vs blue is what forms the sludge. there’s nothing special about porsche coolant, but the thing which is important is the strength of the mixture – too much water and it won’t cool properly, too little and the coolant can corrode the engine.
What should coolant level be in Porsche Club GB?
When the mechanic tested the coolant constitution (is that the right word?!) it showed that it was good for temperatures down to -35 degrees C, which is the maximum. So me putting a litre of tap water in seems to have had no effect at all, apart from getting it back to the right level.
Why is the coolant leaking on my Porsche?
If this coolant leaking develops on your Porsche, you may not see symptoms of coolant dripping onto your garage floor because the seal that fails is located above the center of the engine inside the “valley”. This causes the coolant to puddle on top of the engine between the cylinders.
Why does my Porsche have a musty smell?
This causes the coolant to puddle on top of the engine between the cylinders. It is important to have your Porsche mechanic check your cooling system during each routine maintenance. If you notice any musty smell coming from your engine it is important to drop by Steve’s Imports to have us take a peek under the hood.
What to do if your Porsche is running hot?
If your Porsche is running hot or shows signs of coolant leakage such as wet carpet in the trunk behind the engine, pull over immediately and give us a call. Excessive engine smoke usually is a terrifying thing to see coming from your Porsche 911 or Boxster.
Why are my CV joints cracking on my Porsche?
CV Joints can cause by normal wear and tear, however, Porsche engines put a higher demand on the strength of the CV (constant velocity) joint than most vehicles. It is important to check the grease boots for tears or cracks.