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jhileman79

jhileman79

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Twice over the past two weeks while driving at normal speed we had a low coolant light/running hot warning come on. The car was registering below 200 for temp. I pulled the car over turned off and waited for a minute and turned back on and no warning light. Has anyone else experienced this? Do I need to do anything?
Thanks for any help!
 
jhileman79

jhileman79

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Memphis
Googled... added coolant... problem solved
 
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ManInTheClouds

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If it happens again, you've likely got a leak.

Also add a little distilled water if you poured in straight coolant.

You used G13 right?
 
Finglonga

Finglonga

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The Coolant light is not for temperature you have that on the display in front of you. The level should not go down at all as it is a sealed pressurized system. So either it has always been low or as said you have a leak. Check under the engine for the tell tale white deposit as a few including mine have had the thermostat housing replaced under warranty.
 
jhileman79

jhileman79

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AspektZA said:
If it happens again, you've likely got a leak.

Also add a little distilled water if you poured in straight coolant.


You used G13 right?
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Thanks! I used the OAT VW Specific coolant for the GTI. It took 400ml and was back in line.

Finglonga said:
The Coolant light is not for temperature you have that on the display in front of you. The level should not go down at all as it is a sealed pressurized system. So either it has always been low or as said you have a leak. Check under the engine for the tell tale white deposit as a few including mine have had the thermostat housing replaced under warranty.
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Thanks! I will check tonight when I get home.
 
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