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| Now with S power! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rugby/Loughborough Local Time: 12:17 AM
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Offline | coolant level - please help Just noticed that even with warm engine my coolent level is below min. is this bad and shud i get it looked at immediately. doesnt it cool that radiator down |
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| MINI2 Master | Many MINIs came from the factory with air pockets in the coolant system which burp and then the coolant level goes down. That said, you should bring it in to the dealer for a pressure test to make sure it isn't something more serious. If the pressure test comes out negative then they should top off the coolant for you and you'll be fine -- may need to top if off again but as long as the pressure test is performed you can sleep well. Harry MINI Cooper Cabrio: now the car with go cart handling really feels like an open go cart! "... the only man that can come home at 3 am in the morning without getting into trouble with his spouse is the owner of a British sports car!" -- Phil Bailey |
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| MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: VA, USA Local Time: 07:17 PM
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Offline | I'd suggest simply to add some antifreeze to the coolant tank, just top it off. That's generally what one does when the coolant level is low, unless your temperature gauge indicates that the engine is running hotter than normal. If that's the case, go for a service immediately. Otherwise, just top it off with some coolant! Good luck, let us know how it goes. |
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| MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Middlesbrough UK Local Time: 11:17 PM
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Offline | Just top it up with clean water when the engine is cold. Keep an eye on the level and if it continues to diappear then you know you have a problem. My first cooper used a little coolant during the running in period and lost non for the next 10000 miles ![]() |
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