Space Ace Member 446 Member For: 20y 4m 9d Location: Melbourne, Victoria Posted 03/11/06 02:47 AM Share Posted 03/11/06 02:47 AM I've noticed that the last couple of times I've checked the fluid levels, the coolant level always drops to the minimum level or below a week or two after topping it up.I've checked for leaks and loose connections and everything seems to be OK... has anyone else experienced this or is it back to the dealer for a look? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/29888-excessive-coolant-consumption/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
937 Member 266 Member For: 18y 10m 25d Posted 03/11/06 03:13 AM Share Posted 03/11/06 03:13 AM (edited) Space Ace said: I've noticed that the last couple of times I've checked the fluid levels, the coolant level always drops to the minimum level or below a week or two after topping it up.I've checked for leaks and loose connections and everything seems to be OK... has anyone else experienced this or is it back to the dealer for a look?←Check the inside of your car!!You may have a leak from your heating system ? Edited 03/11/06 03:16 AM by 937 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/29888-excessive-coolant-consumption/#findComment-458923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blown Member 14 Member For: 18y 6m 27d Posted 03/11/06 03:19 AM Share Posted 03/11/06 03:19 AM whats the temperature like? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/29888-excessive-coolant-consumption/#findComment-458927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ace Member 446 Member For: 20y 4m 9d Location: Melbourne, Victoria Posted 03/11/06 07:36 AM Author Share Posted 03/11/06 07:36 AM blown said: whats the temperature like?←The temp still hovers at just below the halfway mark as always. Only once did it get to the halfway mark but that was on a hot stinking day... you would have thought it would have gone over??? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/29888-excessive-coolant-consumption/#findComment-459069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ace Member 446 Member For: 20y 4m 9d Location: Melbourne, Victoria Posted 03/11/06 07:37 AM Author Share Posted 03/11/06 07:37 AM 937 said: Space Ace said: I've noticed that the last couple of times I've checked the fluid levels, the coolant level always drops to the minimum level or below a week or two after topping it up.I've checked for leaks and loose connections and everything seems to be OK... has anyone else experienced this or is it back to the dealer for a look?←Check the inside of your car!!You may have a leak from your heating system ?←Not sure what you mean? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/29888-excessive-coolant-consumption/#findComment-459070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHR BOOST Moderating Team 5,698 Member For: 21y 8m 22d Gender: Male Location: Southern Highlands NSW Posted 03/11/06 07:40 AM Share Posted 03/11/06 07:40 AM Check your coolant tank cap... could be thr problemRob Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/29888-excessive-coolant-consumption/#findComment-459072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAP No boost, no bottle, just my foot on the throttle! Lifetime Members 7,935 Member For: 21y 3m 14d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 03/11/06 08:58 AM Share Posted 03/11/06 08:58 AM First thing is, ITS NOT NORMAL.It could be either a leak or a blown head gasket.There was a problem with a tiny leak from the waterpump shaft seal, heaps of people have had it. Also check the passenger side footwell for dampness as heater core could have a leak, although you should smell the coolant. Have a close look around all the black hoses and radiator for a white dust in the shape of water drops as coolant can dry quickly.You may be able to check if the head gasket is blown by checking the oil if it is milky or there is exhaust coming out of the overflow bottle.I would be more inclined to think there I sa leak somewhere, so you should be taking it to a dealer as it would be warranty. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/29888-excessive-coolant-consumption/#findComment-459103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberley Scott www.australianflag.org.au Donating Members 6,763 Member For: 19y 10m 11d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 03/11/06 09:39 AM Share Posted 03/11/06 09:39 AM Mate you are not overfilling it are you, and it heats up starts to overflow and then syphon out?Scotty Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/29888-excessive-coolant-consumption/#findComment-459114 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XR68UZ XR68UZ Donating Members 732 Member For: 19y 4m 19d Location: Sydney Posted 03/11/06 10:02 AM Share Posted 03/11/06 10:02 AM make sure you check it on a level ground. eg if your on a driveway it may look empty but really its not. this almost got me worried when I was checking mine a few weeks ago Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/29888-excessive-coolant-consumption/#findComment-459125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
O2STOCK Donating Members 607 Member For: 19y 8m 13d Location: Brisbane Posted 03/11/06 11:00 AM Share Posted 03/11/06 11:00 AM Check the Oil in the engine to see if it is Brown/Black or a milky whiteThe latter is a blown head gasket Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/29888-excessive-coolant-consumption/#findComment-459148 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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