type of coolant to use
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I'm a little low on coolant and want to add some this weekend but all the local porsche dealers are closed. Any recommendations for non-oem coolant to use?
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The engine cooling system is pressurized and you will probably do more harm than good trying to top it off. Do you still have coolant visible in the resevoir?
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Originally Posted by enthusiast
The engine cooling system is pressurized and you will probably do more harm than good trying to top it off. Do you still have coolant visible in the resevoir?
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Yes, there's coolant in the resevoir still, about a 3/4" inch below the minimum line. I had a 3rd radiator installed and there's a small leak up front. I want to drive the car over the weekend some before I take it back to the shop next week.
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Originally Posted by Rassel
I'm on an idiot level today, how would filling coolant do harm?
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Full bled of coolant would necessitate going thru the time/tedious effort fo repressuring th system. You won't have an issue just topping off it. Mike
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Originally Posted by 996FLT6
Full bled of coolant would necessitate going thru the time/tedious effort fo repressuring th system. You won't have an issue just topping off it. Mike
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Originally Posted by enthusiast
Probably correct except he thinks he has a leak up front, so his system needs proper attention anyway.