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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Chief1337 on 26 January 2014, 14:47

Title: Coolant Loss
Post by: Chief1337 on 26 January 2014, 14:47

Hi All,

I've done around 2000 Miles in the GTi now and absolutely loving it. I have noticed however, a small (1 'star/lines' worth) of coolant loss. Is this usual? Have topped up with some G12++.

Regards,

Chief

Title: Re: Coolant Loss
Post by: mk7gti on 26 January 2014, 17:33

My coolant level seems to vary quite a bit based on temp and its currently sitting at the low level. My Scirocco used to do the same thing and was normally topped up at each service...

Title: Re: Coolant Loss
Post by: itavaltalainen on 26 January 2014, 20:33

normal for new car... there is always a tiny amount of air left in the system, over time this finds it way into the expansion tank....
nothing to worry about.... 100% of cars i've seen when i worked at europcar a few years ago had this 'issue'....

g12++ is not really for mk7 golfs anymore officially, now it's called g13.... small amount won't make any difference though since they are mixable...

Title: Re: Coolant Loss
Post by: RedHP on 26 January 2014, 22:03

Keep an eye on it as water-pump issue was common with new Mk6 GiT's. Mine had to replaced within a year under warranty


Red