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Offline kane1210

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Coolant warning.
« on: 14 October 2009, 14:26 »
Ok got this flash up at me today. Im a car novice but learning. It said check coolant. Is this bad?
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Offline Teutonic_Tamer

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Re: Coolant warning.
« Reply #1 on: 14 October 2009, 15:15 »
If it has emptied the coolant expansion bottle, then yes - bad sh!tz brovver!  :grin:

Do NOT open the cap whilst the engine is warm though - wait till it is stone cold - and ONLY top up with the genuine Volkswagen G12++ coolant (mix it with water at 50:50).  Check it every morning when the engine is cold, and if it completely empties the expansion bottle again, a trip to the stealers is needed.
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Offline kane1210

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Re: Coolant warning.
« Reply #2 on: 14 October 2009, 16:16 »
checked level , just needs topping up . need a visit to stealer anyway.


cheers though tt
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Offline ade1703

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Re: Coolant warning.
« Reply #3 on: 15 October 2009, 22:15 »
If you keep getting the Coolant warning light have a look at this thread
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=100997.0
or get them to check the flange when you have it serviced to save it going back in.
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