Help! Coolant issue
#1
Help! Coolant issue
Hello people of rennlist,
I have a very stupid question to ask. My friend who is way too curious decided to open the coolant cap on my 987 boxster after we came back from a drive. Luckily he didn’t open it for too long because I was nearby and stopped the coolant from overflowing into the trunk. However, the coolant might’ve gotten onto the engine/exhaust and started smoking from the cooling vent.
Would there be any detrimental problems that might arise from this incident?
Any insight would be helpful! Thank you!
I have a very stupid question to ask. My friend who is way too curious decided to open the coolant cap on my 987 boxster after we came back from a drive. Luckily he didn’t open it for too long because I was nearby and stopped the coolant from overflowing into the trunk. However, the coolant might’ve gotten onto the engine/exhaust and started smoking from the cooling vent.
Would there be any detrimental problems that might arise from this incident?
Any insight would be helpful! Thank you!
#2
You did no damage other than make a mess. If you don’t think you lost much fluid just refill what you loss with distilled water so you are back to the proper level. Also find new friends (I’m joking).
#3
Hey thanks so much for replying and hopefully everything would be okay. Also, I don't need to top off the coolant with Porsche coolant? Its okay for me to just use distilled water?
#4
I’m assuming you didn’t lose a whole bunch like a half gallon or so. I’m willing to bet you will only need to add no more than a can of soda or less. That small amount is not going to mess up your ratio and you will be fine.