Emergency coolant problem
#11
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Re: Emergency coolant problem
and take some spare gallons of water with you on your 400 mile trip!
The coolant/water should not freeze if the engine is keeping it hot!
"No Spam Please" <Justsaynoto@spam.com> wrote in message
news:12oc7osl168gb04@corp.supernews.com...
> Safe thing is to just add plain water, the VW/Audi antifreezes can gel if
> they are mixed with something incompatible.
>
> Coolant loss might be a heater core failure.
>
> "DaveH" <ddhartwick@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:a8rbo2t1o1e5no0l49q7jl4h5s7dno8cb4@4ax.com...
>> I've got a 99.5 V6 A4 Quattro. 100k miles, timing chain and water pump
>> changed at 80k. Oil recently changed by a new shop--good rep, but
>> unknown competence to me.
>>
>> I've got to drive 400 miles tommorow and just today discovered that
>> the coolant level in the tank is quite low, perhaps 1.5 inches below
>> the minimum mark with engine cold. Normal temp readings, no warnings
>> during running.
>>
>> I thought I had been smelling coolant on occasion but put it off
>> stupidly till finally noticing the low level today. Must be a leak,
>> but can I get away with topping off with Prestone Extended life or
>> Havoline Dex-cool or whatever to get through this trip, then have my
>> shop fully address the prob upon return? Should I dilute 50/50 with
>> water for that small top off quantity?
>> Dave
>>
>>
>
>
>
The coolant/water should not freeze if the engine is keeping it hot!
"No Spam Please" <Justsaynoto@spam.com> wrote in message
news:12oc7osl168gb04@corp.supernews.com...
> Safe thing is to just add plain water, the VW/Audi antifreezes can gel if
> they are mixed with something incompatible.
>
> Coolant loss might be a heater core failure.
>
> "DaveH" <ddhartwick@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:a8rbo2t1o1e5no0l49q7jl4h5s7dno8cb4@4ax.com...
>> I've got a 99.5 V6 A4 Quattro. 100k miles, timing chain and water pump
>> changed at 80k. Oil recently changed by a new shop--good rep, but
>> unknown competence to me.
>>
>> I've got to drive 400 miles tommorow and just today discovered that
>> the coolant level in the tank is quite low, perhaps 1.5 inches below
>> the minimum mark with engine cold. Normal temp readings, no warnings
>> during running.
>>
>> I thought I had been smelling coolant on occasion but put it off
>> stupidly till finally noticing the low level today. Must be a leak,
>> but can I get away with topping off with Prestone Extended life or
>> Havoline Dex-cool or whatever to get through this trip, then have my
>> shop fully address the prob upon return? Should I dilute 50/50 with
>> water for that small top off quantity?
>> Dave
>>
>>
>
>
>
#12
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Re: Emergency coolant problem
and take some spare gallons of water with you on your 400 mile trip!
The coolant/water should not freeze if the engine is keeping it hot!
"No Spam Please" <Justsaynoto@spam.com> wrote in message
news:12oc7osl168gb04@corp.supernews.com...
> Safe thing is to just add plain water, the VW/Audi antifreezes can gel if
> they are mixed with something incompatible.
>
> Coolant loss might be a heater core failure.
>
> "DaveH" <ddhartwick@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:a8rbo2t1o1e5no0l49q7jl4h5s7dno8cb4@4ax.com...
>> I've got a 99.5 V6 A4 Quattro. 100k miles, timing chain and water pump
>> changed at 80k. Oil recently changed by a new shop--good rep, but
>> unknown competence to me.
>>
>> I've got to drive 400 miles tommorow and just today discovered that
>> the coolant level in the tank is quite low, perhaps 1.5 inches below
>> the minimum mark with engine cold. Normal temp readings, no warnings
>> during running.
>>
>> I thought I had been smelling coolant on occasion but put it off
>> stupidly till finally noticing the low level today. Must be a leak,
>> but can I get away with topping off with Prestone Extended life or
>> Havoline Dex-cool or whatever to get through this trip, then have my
>> shop fully address the prob upon return? Should I dilute 50/50 with
>> water for that small top off quantity?
>> Dave
>>
>>
>
>
>
The coolant/water should not freeze if the engine is keeping it hot!
"No Spam Please" <Justsaynoto@spam.com> wrote in message
news:12oc7osl168gb04@corp.supernews.com...
> Safe thing is to just add plain water, the VW/Audi antifreezes can gel if
> they are mixed with something incompatible.
>
> Coolant loss might be a heater core failure.
>
> "DaveH" <ddhartwick@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:a8rbo2t1o1e5no0l49q7jl4h5s7dno8cb4@4ax.com...
>> I've got a 99.5 V6 A4 Quattro. 100k miles, timing chain and water pump
>> changed at 80k. Oil recently changed by a new shop--good rep, but
>> unknown competence to me.
>>
>> I've got to drive 400 miles tommorow and just today discovered that
>> the coolant level in the tank is quite low, perhaps 1.5 inches below
>> the minimum mark with engine cold. Normal temp readings, no warnings
>> during running.
>>
>> I thought I had been smelling coolant on occasion but put it off
>> stupidly till finally noticing the low level today. Must be a leak,
>> but can I get away with topping off with Prestone Extended life or
>> Havoline Dex-cool or whatever to get through this trip, then have my
>> shop fully address the prob upon return? Should I dilute 50/50 with
>> water for that small top off quantity?
>> Dave
>>
>>
>
>
>
#13
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Re: Emergency coolant problem
and take some spare gallons of water with you on your 400 mile trip!
The coolant/water should not freeze if the engine is keeping it hot!
"No Spam Please" <Justsaynoto@spam.com> wrote in message
news:12oc7osl168gb04@corp.supernews.com...
> Safe thing is to just add plain water, the VW/Audi antifreezes can gel if
> they are mixed with something incompatible.
>
> Coolant loss might be a heater core failure.
>
> "DaveH" <ddhartwick@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:a8rbo2t1o1e5no0l49q7jl4h5s7dno8cb4@4ax.com...
>> I've got a 99.5 V6 A4 Quattro. 100k miles, timing chain and water pump
>> changed at 80k. Oil recently changed by a new shop--good rep, but
>> unknown competence to me.
>>
>> I've got to drive 400 miles tommorow and just today discovered that
>> the coolant level in the tank is quite low, perhaps 1.5 inches below
>> the minimum mark with engine cold. Normal temp readings, no warnings
>> during running.
>>
>> I thought I had been smelling coolant on occasion but put it off
>> stupidly till finally noticing the low level today. Must be a leak,
>> but can I get away with topping off with Prestone Extended life or
>> Havoline Dex-cool or whatever to get through this trip, then have my
>> shop fully address the prob upon return? Should I dilute 50/50 with
>> water for that small top off quantity?
>> Dave
>>
>>
>
>
>
The coolant/water should not freeze if the engine is keeping it hot!
"No Spam Please" <Justsaynoto@spam.com> wrote in message
news:12oc7osl168gb04@corp.supernews.com...
> Safe thing is to just add plain water, the VW/Audi antifreezes can gel if
> they are mixed with something incompatible.
>
> Coolant loss might be a heater core failure.
>
> "DaveH" <ddhartwick@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:a8rbo2t1o1e5no0l49q7jl4h5s7dno8cb4@4ax.com...
>> I've got a 99.5 V6 A4 Quattro. 100k miles, timing chain and water pump
>> changed at 80k. Oil recently changed by a new shop--good rep, but
>> unknown competence to me.
>>
>> I've got to drive 400 miles tommorow and just today discovered that
>> the coolant level in the tank is quite low, perhaps 1.5 inches below
>> the minimum mark with engine cold. Normal temp readings, no warnings
>> during running.
>>
>> I thought I had been smelling coolant on occasion but put it off
>> stupidly till finally noticing the low level today. Must be a leak,
>> but can I get away with topping off with Prestone Extended life or
>> Havoline Dex-cool or whatever to get through this trip, then have my
>> shop fully address the prob upon return? Should I dilute 50/50 with
>> water for that small top off quantity?
>> Dave
>>
>>
>
>
>
#14
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Re: Emergency coolant problem
Understood on using distilled water, but I assume the best ting to use
would be the G12 type coolant Audi specifies in the manual? I may be
able to get some from a local shop.
I wonder how much adding say a quart of distilled water will increase
the coolants freezing point? I doubt I'll encounter temps lower than
20 F on this trip?
Dave
On Sun, 17 Dec 2006 20:54:15 -0800, "No Spam Please"
<Justsaynoto@spam.com> wrote:
>Safe thing is to just add plain water, the VW/Audi antifreezes can gel if
>they are mixed with something incompatible.
>
>Coolant loss might be a heater core failure.
>
>"DaveH" <ddhartwick@earthlink.net> wrote in message
>news:a8rbo2t1o1e5no0l49q7jl4h5s7dno8cb4@4ax.com.. .
>> I've got a 99.5 V6 A4 Quattro. 100k miles, timing chain and water pump
>> changed at 80k. Oil recently changed by a new shop--good rep, but
>> unknown competence to me.
>>
>> I've got to drive 400 miles tommorow and just today discovered that
>> the coolant level in the tank is quite low, perhaps 1.5 inches below
>> the minimum mark with engine cold. Normal temp readings, no warnings
>> during running.
>>
>> I thought I had been smelling coolant on occasion but put it off
>> stupidly till finally noticing the low level today. Must be a leak,
>> but can I get away with topping off with Prestone Extended life or
>> Havoline Dex-cool or whatever to get through this trip, then have my
>> shop fully address the prob upon return? Should I dilute 50/50 with
>> water for that small top off quantity?
>> Dave
>>
>>
>
would be the G12 type coolant Audi specifies in the manual? I may be
able to get some from a local shop.
I wonder how much adding say a quart of distilled water will increase
the coolants freezing point? I doubt I'll encounter temps lower than
20 F on this trip?
Dave
On Sun, 17 Dec 2006 20:54:15 -0800, "No Spam Please"
<Justsaynoto@spam.com> wrote:
>Safe thing is to just add plain water, the VW/Audi antifreezes can gel if
>they are mixed with something incompatible.
>
>Coolant loss might be a heater core failure.
>
>"DaveH" <ddhartwick@earthlink.net> wrote in message
>news:a8rbo2t1o1e5no0l49q7jl4h5s7dno8cb4@4ax.com.. .
>> I've got a 99.5 V6 A4 Quattro. 100k miles, timing chain and water pump
>> changed at 80k. Oil recently changed by a new shop--good rep, but
>> unknown competence to me.
>>
>> I've got to drive 400 miles tommorow and just today discovered that
>> the coolant level in the tank is quite low, perhaps 1.5 inches below
>> the minimum mark with engine cold. Normal temp readings, no warnings
>> during running.
>>
>> I thought I had been smelling coolant on occasion but put it off
>> stupidly till finally noticing the low level today. Must be a leak,
>> but can I get away with topping off with Prestone Extended life or
>> Havoline Dex-cool or whatever to get through this trip, then have my
>> shop fully address the prob upon return? Should I dilute 50/50 with
>> water for that small top off quantity?
>> Dave
>>
>>
>
#15
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Re: Emergency coolant problem
Understood on using distilled water, but I assume the best ting to use
would be the G12 type coolant Audi specifies in the manual? I may be
able to get some from a local shop.
I wonder how much adding say a quart of distilled water will increase
the coolants freezing point? I doubt I'll encounter temps lower than
20 F on this trip?
Dave
On Sun, 17 Dec 2006 20:54:15 -0800, "No Spam Please"
<Justsaynoto@spam.com> wrote:
>Safe thing is to just add plain water, the VW/Audi antifreezes can gel if
>they are mixed with something incompatible.
>
>Coolant loss might be a heater core failure.
>
>"DaveH" <ddhartwick@earthlink.net> wrote in message
>news:a8rbo2t1o1e5no0l49q7jl4h5s7dno8cb4@4ax.com.. .
>> I've got a 99.5 V6 A4 Quattro. 100k miles, timing chain and water pump
>> changed at 80k. Oil recently changed by a new shop--good rep, but
>> unknown competence to me.
>>
>> I've got to drive 400 miles tommorow and just today discovered that
>> the coolant level in the tank is quite low, perhaps 1.5 inches below
>> the minimum mark with engine cold. Normal temp readings, no warnings
>> during running.
>>
>> I thought I had been smelling coolant on occasion but put it off
>> stupidly till finally noticing the low level today. Must be a leak,
>> but can I get away with topping off with Prestone Extended life or
>> Havoline Dex-cool or whatever to get through this trip, then have my
>> shop fully address the prob upon return? Should I dilute 50/50 with
>> water for that small top off quantity?
>> Dave
>>
>>
>
would be the G12 type coolant Audi specifies in the manual? I may be
able to get some from a local shop.
I wonder how much adding say a quart of distilled water will increase
the coolants freezing point? I doubt I'll encounter temps lower than
20 F on this trip?
Dave
On Sun, 17 Dec 2006 20:54:15 -0800, "No Spam Please"
<Justsaynoto@spam.com> wrote:
>Safe thing is to just add plain water, the VW/Audi antifreezes can gel if
>they are mixed with something incompatible.
>
>Coolant loss might be a heater core failure.
>
>"DaveH" <ddhartwick@earthlink.net> wrote in message
>news:a8rbo2t1o1e5no0l49q7jl4h5s7dno8cb4@4ax.com.. .
>> I've got a 99.5 V6 A4 Quattro. 100k miles, timing chain and water pump
>> changed at 80k. Oil recently changed by a new shop--good rep, but
>> unknown competence to me.
>>
>> I've got to drive 400 miles tommorow and just today discovered that
>> the coolant level in the tank is quite low, perhaps 1.5 inches below
>> the minimum mark with engine cold. Normal temp readings, no warnings
>> during running.
>>
>> I thought I had been smelling coolant on occasion but put it off
>> stupidly till finally noticing the low level today. Must be a leak,
>> but can I get away with topping off with Prestone Extended life or
>> Havoline Dex-cool or whatever to get through this trip, then have my
>> shop fully address the prob upon return? Should I dilute 50/50 with
>> water for that small top off quantity?
>> Dave
>>
>>
>
#16
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Posts: n/a
Re: Emergency coolant problem
Understood on using distilled water, but I assume the best ting to use
would be the G12 type coolant Audi specifies in the manual? I may be
able to get some from a local shop.
I wonder how much adding say a quart of distilled water will increase
the coolants freezing point? I doubt I'll encounter temps lower than
20 F on this trip?
Dave
On Sun, 17 Dec 2006 20:54:15 -0800, "No Spam Please"
<Justsaynoto@spam.com> wrote:
>Safe thing is to just add plain water, the VW/Audi antifreezes can gel if
>they are mixed with something incompatible.
>
>Coolant loss might be a heater core failure.
>
>"DaveH" <ddhartwick@earthlink.net> wrote in message
>news:a8rbo2t1o1e5no0l49q7jl4h5s7dno8cb4@4ax.com.. .
>> I've got a 99.5 V6 A4 Quattro. 100k miles, timing chain and water pump
>> changed at 80k. Oil recently changed by a new shop--good rep, but
>> unknown competence to me.
>>
>> I've got to drive 400 miles tommorow and just today discovered that
>> the coolant level in the tank is quite low, perhaps 1.5 inches below
>> the minimum mark with engine cold. Normal temp readings, no warnings
>> during running.
>>
>> I thought I had been smelling coolant on occasion but put it off
>> stupidly till finally noticing the low level today. Must be a leak,
>> but can I get away with topping off with Prestone Extended life or
>> Havoline Dex-cool or whatever to get through this trip, then have my
>> shop fully address the prob upon return? Should I dilute 50/50 with
>> water for that small top off quantity?
>> Dave
>>
>>
>
would be the G12 type coolant Audi specifies in the manual? I may be
able to get some from a local shop.
I wonder how much adding say a quart of distilled water will increase
the coolants freezing point? I doubt I'll encounter temps lower than
20 F on this trip?
Dave
On Sun, 17 Dec 2006 20:54:15 -0800, "No Spam Please"
<Justsaynoto@spam.com> wrote:
>Safe thing is to just add plain water, the VW/Audi antifreezes can gel if
>they are mixed with something incompatible.
>
>Coolant loss might be a heater core failure.
>
>"DaveH" <ddhartwick@earthlink.net> wrote in message
>news:a8rbo2t1o1e5no0l49q7jl4h5s7dno8cb4@4ax.com.. .
>> I've got a 99.5 V6 A4 Quattro. 100k miles, timing chain and water pump
>> changed at 80k. Oil recently changed by a new shop--good rep, but
>> unknown competence to me.
>>
>> I've got to drive 400 miles tommorow and just today discovered that
>> the coolant level in the tank is quite low, perhaps 1.5 inches below
>> the minimum mark with engine cold. Normal temp readings, no warnings
>> during running.
>>
>> I thought I had been smelling coolant on occasion but put it off
>> stupidly till finally noticing the low level today. Must be a leak,
>> but can I get away with topping off with Prestone Extended life or
>> Havoline Dex-cool or whatever to get through this trip, then have my
>> shop fully address the prob upon return? Should I dilute 50/50 with
>> water for that small top off quantity?
>> Dave
>>
>>
>
#17
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Emergency coolant problem
Understood on using distilled water, but I assume the best ting to use
would be the G12 type coolant Audi specifies in the manual? I may be
able to get some from a local shop.
I wonder how much adding say a quart of distilled water will increase
the coolants freezing point? I doubt I'll encounter temps lower than
20 F on this trip?
Dave
On Sun, 17 Dec 2006 20:54:15 -0800, "No Spam Please"
<Justsaynoto@spam.com> wrote:
>Safe thing is to just add plain water, the VW/Audi antifreezes can gel if
>they are mixed with something incompatible.
>
>Coolant loss might be a heater core failure.
>
>"DaveH" <ddhartwick@earthlink.net> wrote in message
>news:a8rbo2t1o1e5no0l49q7jl4h5s7dno8cb4@4ax.com.. .
>> I've got a 99.5 V6 A4 Quattro. 100k miles, timing chain and water pump
>> changed at 80k. Oil recently changed by a new shop--good rep, but
>> unknown competence to me.
>>
>> I've got to drive 400 miles tommorow and just today discovered that
>> the coolant level in the tank is quite low, perhaps 1.5 inches below
>> the minimum mark with engine cold. Normal temp readings, no warnings
>> during running.
>>
>> I thought I had been smelling coolant on occasion but put it off
>> stupidly till finally noticing the low level today. Must be a leak,
>> but can I get away with topping off with Prestone Extended life or
>> Havoline Dex-cool or whatever to get through this trip, then have my
>> shop fully address the prob upon return? Should I dilute 50/50 with
>> water for that small top off quantity?
>> Dave
>>
>>
>
would be the G12 type coolant Audi specifies in the manual? I may be
able to get some from a local shop.
I wonder how much adding say a quart of distilled water will increase
the coolants freezing point? I doubt I'll encounter temps lower than
20 F on this trip?
Dave
On Sun, 17 Dec 2006 20:54:15 -0800, "No Spam Please"
<Justsaynoto@spam.com> wrote:
>Safe thing is to just add plain water, the VW/Audi antifreezes can gel if
>they are mixed with something incompatible.
>
>Coolant loss might be a heater core failure.
>
>"DaveH" <ddhartwick@earthlink.net> wrote in message
>news:a8rbo2t1o1e5no0l49q7jl4h5s7dno8cb4@4ax.com.. .
>> I've got a 99.5 V6 A4 Quattro. 100k miles, timing chain and water pump
>> changed at 80k. Oil recently changed by a new shop--good rep, but
>> unknown competence to me.
>>
>> I've got to drive 400 miles tommorow and just today discovered that
>> the coolant level in the tank is quite low, perhaps 1.5 inches below
>> the minimum mark with engine cold. Normal temp readings, no warnings
>> during running.
>>
>> I thought I had been smelling coolant on occasion but put it off
>> stupidly till finally noticing the low level today. Must be a leak,
>> but can I get away with topping off with Prestone Extended life or
>> Havoline Dex-cool or whatever to get through this trip, then have my
>> shop fully address the prob upon return? Should I dilute 50/50 with
>> water for that small top off quantity?
>> Dave
>>
>>
>
#18
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Re: Emergency coolant problem
I do not smell coolant inside the car with heater on or off--only
outside and around the engine compartment. Would you still suspect
heater core failure?
On Sun, 17 Dec 2006 20:54:54 -0800, "No Spam Please"
<Justsaynoto@spam.com> wrote:
>Safe thing is to just add plain water, the VW/Audi antifreezes can gel if
>they are mixed with something incompatible.
>
>Coolant loss might be a heater core failure.
>
>"DaveH" <ddhartwick@earthlink.net> wrote in message
>news:a8rbo2t1o1e5no0l49q7jl4h5s7dno8cb4@4ax.com.. .
>> I've got a 99.5 V6 A4 Quattro. 100k miles, timing chain and water pump
>> changed at 80k. Oil recently changed by a new shop--good rep, but
>> unknown competence to me.
>>
>> I've got to drive 400 miles tommorow and just today discovered that
>> the coolant level in the tank is quite low, perhaps 1.5 inches below
>> the minimum mark with engine cold. Normal temp readings, no warnings
>> during running.
>>
>> I thought I had been smelling coolant on occasion but put it off
>> stupidly till finally noticing the low level today. Must be a leak,
>> but can I get away with topping off with Prestone Extended life or
>> Havoline Dex-cool or whatever to get through this trip, then have my
>> shop fully address the prob upon return? Should I dilute 50/50 with
>> water for that small top off quantity?
>> Dave
>>
>>
>
>
outside and around the engine compartment. Would you still suspect
heater core failure?
On Sun, 17 Dec 2006 20:54:54 -0800, "No Spam Please"
<Justsaynoto@spam.com> wrote:
>Safe thing is to just add plain water, the VW/Audi antifreezes can gel if
>they are mixed with something incompatible.
>
>Coolant loss might be a heater core failure.
>
>"DaveH" <ddhartwick@earthlink.net> wrote in message
>news:a8rbo2t1o1e5no0l49q7jl4h5s7dno8cb4@4ax.com.. .
>> I've got a 99.5 V6 A4 Quattro. 100k miles, timing chain and water pump
>> changed at 80k. Oil recently changed by a new shop--good rep, but
>> unknown competence to me.
>>
>> I've got to drive 400 miles tommorow and just today discovered that
>> the coolant level in the tank is quite low, perhaps 1.5 inches below
>> the minimum mark with engine cold. Normal temp readings, no warnings
>> during running.
>>
>> I thought I had been smelling coolant on occasion but put it off
>> stupidly till finally noticing the low level today. Must be a leak,
>> but can I get away with topping off with Prestone Extended life or
>> Havoline Dex-cool or whatever to get through this trip, then have my
>> shop fully address the prob upon return? Should I dilute 50/50 with
>> water for that small top off quantity?
>> Dave
>>
>>
>
>
#19
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Re: Emergency coolant problem
I do not smell coolant inside the car with heater on or off--only
outside and around the engine compartment. Would you still suspect
heater core failure?
On Sun, 17 Dec 2006 20:54:54 -0800, "No Spam Please"
<Justsaynoto@spam.com> wrote:
>Safe thing is to just add plain water, the VW/Audi antifreezes can gel if
>they are mixed with something incompatible.
>
>Coolant loss might be a heater core failure.
>
>"DaveH" <ddhartwick@earthlink.net> wrote in message
>news:a8rbo2t1o1e5no0l49q7jl4h5s7dno8cb4@4ax.com.. .
>> I've got a 99.5 V6 A4 Quattro. 100k miles, timing chain and water pump
>> changed at 80k. Oil recently changed by a new shop--good rep, but
>> unknown competence to me.
>>
>> I've got to drive 400 miles tommorow and just today discovered that
>> the coolant level in the tank is quite low, perhaps 1.5 inches below
>> the minimum mark with engine cold. Normal temp readings, no warnings
>> during running.
>>
>> I thought I had been smelling coolant on occasion but put it off
>> stupidly till finally noticing the low level today. Must be a leak,
>> but can I get away with topping off with Prestone Extended life or
>> Havoline Dex-cool or whatever to get through this trip, then have my
>> shop fully address the prob upon return? Should I dilute 50/50 with
>> water for that small top off quantity?
>> Dave
>>
>>
>
>
outside and around the engine compartment. Would you still suspect
heater core failure?
On Sun, 17 Dec 2006 20:54:54 -0800, "No Spam Please"
<Justsaynoto@spam.com> wrote:
>Safe thing is to just add plain water, the VW/Audi antifreezes can gel if
>they are mixed with something incompatible.
>
>Coolant loss might be a heater core failure.
>
>"DaveH" <ddhartwick@earthlink.net> wrote in message
>news:a8rbo2t1o1e5no0l49q7jl4h5s7dno8cb4@4ax.com.. .
>> I've got a 99.5 V6 A4 Quattro. 100k miles, timing chain and water pump
>> changed at 80k. Oil recently changed by a new shop--good rep, but
>> unknown competence to me.
>>
>> I've got to drive 400 miles tommorow and just today discovered that
>> the coolant level in the tank is quite low, perhaps 1.5 inches below
>> the minimum mark with engine cold. Normal temp readings, no warnings
>> during running.
>>
>> I thought I had been smelling coolant on occasion but put it off
>> stupidly till finally noticing the low level today. Must be a leak,
>> but can I get away with topping off with Prestone Extended life or
>> Havoline Dex-cool or whatever to get through this trip, then have my
>> shop fully address the prob upon return? Should I dilute 50/50 with
>> water for that small top off quantity?
>> Dave
>>
>>
>
>
#20
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Re: Emergency coolant problem
I do not smell coolant inside the car with heater on or off--only
outside and around the engine compartment. Would you still suspect
heater core failure?
On Sun, 17 Dec 2006 20:54:54 -0800, "No Spam Please"
<Justsaynoto@spam.com> wrote:
>Safe thing is to just add plain water, the VW/Audi antifreezes can gel if
>they are mixed with something incompatible.
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>Coolant loss might be a heater core failure.
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>"DaveH" <ddhartwick@earthlink.net> wrote in message
>news:a8rbo2t1o1e5no0l49q7jl4h5s7dno8cb4@4ax.com.. .
>> I've got a 99.5 V6 A4 Quattro. 100k miles, timing chain and water pump
>> changed at 80k. Oil recently changed by a new shop--good rep, but
>> unknown competence to me.
>>
>> I've got to drive 400 miles tommorow and just today discovered that
>> the coolant level in the tank is quite low, perhaps 1.5 inches below
>> the minimum mark with engine cold. Normal temp readings, no warnings
>> during running.
>>
>> I thought I had been smelling coolant on occasion but put it off
>> stupidly till finally noticing the low level today. Must be a leak,
>> but can I get away with topping off with Prestone Extended life or
>> Havoline Dex-cool or whatever to get through this trip, then have my
>> shop fully address the prob upon return? Should I dilute 50/50 with
>> water for that small top off quantity?
>> Dave
>>
>>
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outside and around the engine compartment. Would you still suspect
heater core failure?
On Sun, 17 Dec 2006 20:54:54 -0800, "No Spam Please"
<Justsaynoto@spam.com> wrote:
>Safe thing is to just add plain water, the VW/Audi antifreezes can gel if
>they are mixed with something incompatible.
>
>Coolant loss might be a heater core failure.
>
>"DaveH" <ddhartwick@earthlink.net> wrote in message
>news:a8rbo2t1o1e5no0l49q7jl4h5s7dno8cb4@4ax.com.. .
>> I've got a 99.5 V6 A4 Quattro. 100k miles, timing chain and water pump
>> changed at 80k. Oil recently changed by a new shop--good rep, but
>> unknown competence to me.
>>
>> I've got to drive 400 miles tommorow and just today discovered that
>> the coolant level in the tank is quite low, perhaps 1.5 inches below
>> the minimum mark with engine cold. Normal temp readings, no warnings
>> during running.
>>
>> I thought I had been smelling coolant on occasion but put it off
>> stupidly till finally noticing the low level today. Must be a leak,
>> but can I get away with topping off with Prestone Extended life or
>> Havoline Dex-cool or whatever to get through this trip, then have my
>> shop fully address the prob upon return? Should I dilute 50/50 with
>> water for that small top off quantity?
>> Dave
>>
>>
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