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Jaw_F430 · Aug 5th, 2007, 07:03 PM

Hi All

Just noticed the last few times I have been out in my MCS that the coolant has dropped in the header tank.

Just wondering if anyone has noticed that their MCS uses coolant or should I take mine to the dealer to have it pressure tested?

James

flatland69 · Aug 5th, 2007, 07:18 PM

Hi James

My 2003 Mini Cooper (non-S) uses alot of water, but used to use alot more. Took it to a dealer, and they quoted me thousands for replacing of all sorts of rubbish (most of which had NOTHING to do with the water!) So I decided to take a chance and buy a new pressure cap and try it again. Turns out it was the pressure cap, so I only spent R170 ($20? Not sure...). So after all, pressure cap was shot, raplaced it, worked the bubbles out and now it's much better...but a mate who works for BMW told me it does us a little more water than your average car!

Hope this helps
Damian

Aug 5th, 2007, 07:03 PM	#1
Jaw_F430 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 7600rpm Local Time: 10:07 PM Posts: 735 Offline	Mini using water Hi All Just noticed the last few times I have been out in my MCS that the coolant has dropped in the header tank. Just wondering if anyone has noticed that their MCS uses coolant or should I take mine to the dealer to have it pressure tested? James

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Aug 5th, 2007, 07:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
flatland69 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 12:07 AM Posts: 46 Offline	Hi James My 2003 Mini Cooper (non-S) uses alot of water, but used to use alot more. Took it to a dealer, and they quoted me thousands for replacing of all sorts of rubbish (most of which had NOTHING to do with the water!) So I decided to take a chance and buy a new pressure cap and try it again. Turns out it was the pressure cap, so I only spent R170 ($20? Not sure...). So after all, pressure cap was shot, raplaced it, worked the bubbles out and now it's much better...but a mate who works for BMW told me it does us a little more water than your average car! Hope this helps Damian

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