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25-06-2009, 06:12 PM | #1 |
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BG - toping up the radiator
A quickie question?
My baby uses about 1LT of water every 200k's. I only do 'around town' driving, sitting on 50kph speed limit but do take her out on a 20k drive on open road every couple of weeks to burn the cobwebs off. I was just wondering if it is normal for BG's to use a little water? I've never had this before with previous older cars. A few months ago, I replaced the thermostat. The radiator appears to be OK!?!? thanks heaps Kez
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25-06-2009, 06:21 PM | #2 |
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have a look to see if there is a crack on top tank of the radiator... they crack pretty easy and the water just evaporates from there.
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25-06-2009, 06:29 PM | #3 | |
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Thanks for the idea. Kez
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25-06-2009, 07:50 PM | #4 |
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i dont think 1L per 200km is normal.
i've lost 500ml in 180,000km. |
25-06-2009, 11:20 PM | #5 | |
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Your post is what I am used to. All my cars for 30 years has never had this evaporation or whatever, before. I will check my radiator in the morning for cracks, although, I have already looked but, possibly not looked close enough? Could the cap cause problems? I really am hoping it's a simple solution. Don't we ALL Cheers & G'night (I didn't realize how late it is)
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26-06-2009, 06:14 AM | #6 |
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Radiator is OK! from what I can tell. No cracks. No leaks.
What now? except top it up with a litre of water every 200k's. I must explain...200k's takes me a month to clock up. I use very LOW mileage. My baby lives in the country and mainly used as a shopping cart. Backward and forwards @ 50k speed limit *sigh* But I can say, when I do open her up, I have my fingers crossed, there are no cops around. <gigglesnort> These llittle BG's go like the powers of piss )
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26-06-2009, 08:32 AM | #7 |
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check the hoses + seals? if you're losing that much there is definately a problem somewhere
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