Coolant residue around overflow tank...
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Coolant residue around overflow tank...
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I've been noticing coolant residue around the cap of the overflow tank and continues to grow. The cap is tight. I was told that the overflow tank wasn't pressurized so I'm curious how this is happening. Anyone else experience this?
Thanks!
Lew
I've been noticing coolant residue around the cap of the overflow tank and continues to grow. The cap is tight. I was told that the overflow tank wasn't pressurized so I'm curious how this is happening. Anyone else experience this?
Thanks!
Lew
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I took a few pics this morning and will post them later. The residue is around the fill cap. However, I noticed that the dealer overfilled the coolant when I had a flush done at 60k. Car has been sitting for two days and the coolant level is past the MAX line in the tank. That could be the problem. I will have them drain some out when I go in for service next week.
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I took a few pics this morning and will post them later. The residue is around the fill cap. However, I noticed that the dealer overfilled the coolant when I had a flush done at 60k. Car has been sitting for two days and the coolant level is past the MAX line in the tank. That could be the problem. I will have them drain some out when I go in for service next week.
i would not assume that is overfill. when the car is at operating temp the cooling sys would suck some of coolant back into the radiator.
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Well,
I just called the dealer for an appointment and explained to the service writer what the issue was. He has seen this before and could be an air pocket somehere. He did confirm that the coolant was flushed at 60k, and they have ALWAYS overfilled the coolant (even when I took delivery 3.5 years ago). It won't be going in until next week, so stay tuned!
Lew
I just called the dealer for an appointment and explained to the service writer what the issue was. He has seen this before and could be an air pocket somehere. He did confirm that the coolant was flushed at 60k, and they have ALWAYS overfilled the coolant (even when I took delivery 3.5 years ago). It won't be going in until next week, so stay tuned!
Lew
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Welp,
The dealer couldn't figure it out. No leaks, T-Stat seems OK, and hoses are in good shape. They flushed the system again (free) and didn't overfill it this time. I'll peek under the hood in about a week to see if there is any new residue.
The dealer couldn't figure it out. No leaks, T-Stat seems OK, and hoses are in good shape. They flushed the system again (free) and didn't overfill it this time. I'll peek under the hood in about a week to see if there is any new residue.
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