Frequent "coolant level" low warning alert

[horrible]

Re: Frequent "coolant level" low warning alert

I usually buy coolant premix to top up, at most distilled water.
But never normal water.

 

[M-Noobie]

Re: Frequent "coolant level" low warning alert

Cheap and easy solution: Halfords | Bars Leak Radiator Sealer 135ml

Works well with slow leaks in your radiator, water pump or expansion tank, ie need to top up coolant after 1 week.

 

[pohls]

Re: Frequent "coolant level" low warning alert

How does the Halfords sealant work? I just sent in my car to PML, and they quoted $2,900 to change the radiator and hoses, because the leak is pretty bad.

 

[LimPeh]

Re: Frequent "coolant level" low warning alert

How does the Halfords sealant work? I just sent in my car to PML, and they quoted $2,900 to change the radiator and hoses, because the leak is pretty bad.

Don't think it works for big leaks. You should check with some of our site sponsors here. I replaced the radiator, hoses and coolant expansion tank on my E60 a few years ago for much less.

 

[Otar]

Re: Frequent "coolant level" low warning alert

just encounter this problem on thursday. got the warning sign that the coolant is low. after i parked my car, i waited for a few hours before i opened up the coolant tank to check and this was what i saw.

so i topped up with slightly more than 1L of coolant which i bought off the shelf in petrol station.

Topped up 1L

Topped up slightly more

after 1 day of driving and 1 day of parking, i checked the coolant level before driving again this evening and noticed that the coolant level has gone down quite significantly.

think somewhere is leaking though i didn't observe any green stains anywhere around the bonnet. gonna bring in car to PML in the morning. hopefully they are able to rectify for me... without costing a BOMB. sigh.

 

[Quamen]

Re: Frequent "coolant level" low warning alert

Had this problem initially with my F30. Went to service centre at Kg. Arang. Was told by service advisor on a possible coolant pipe leak. After replacement, its bright and sunny again. Best of all.......foc!

 

[mr 5]

Re: Frequent "coolant level" low warning alert

just bring to R2D .. its pretty common and they can fix the leak without costing a bomb