Coolant leak
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Coolant leak
Had a pool of coolant fluid under the car. The level in reservoir still looks normal. I drove it for 75 miles, no warning lights and the temp did not go any higher than 175. Any similar occurences?
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Where was "the Pool" located?
Behind front wheels around the passenger area? If so it is A/C condensate.
Very common and normal
Did you daub your finger in it and sniff to verify it was indeed coolant?
If so ...visit workshop
Behind front wheels around the passenger area? If so it is A/C condensate.
Very common and normal
Did you daub your finger in it and sniff to verify it was indeed coolant?
If so ...visit workshop
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From: great neck, li
if your search "coolant" in 996 forum, you will have some intesting readings.
long story short, M96 engine is pressured cooling system, and plastics along the line fails some time. coolant tank is the biggest suspect. u can't see the leak when the car is stop, since no pressure to the system.
one would think porsche should fix it long time ago since the boxster age....
long story short, M96 engine is pressured cooling system, and plastics along the line fails some time. coolant tank is the biggest suspect. u can't see the leak when the car is stop, since no pressure to the system.
one would think porsche should fix it long time ago since the boxster age....
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ALL coolant systems are pressurized and a sound system should hold pressure/vacuum overnight after shut down. Might have been a fluke belch. Test your system by removing the coolant cap several hours after shut down. If you do not hear a vacuum when the cap is removed, look for a loose hose, cracked tank or cap.
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From: Back in the OC
Originally Posted by 1999Porsche911
...and a sound system should hold pressure/vacuum overnight after shut down.
By the way, sound advice there on verifying that your cooling system has not sprung a leak by checking for vacuum pressure after cool down.
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