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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: david1 on 02 March 2009, 19:03:16

Title: coolant usage
Post by: david1 on 02 March 2009, 19:03:16

hi, 2.5 petrol using about 1pint of coolant every 1000-1500k no leaks,
oil ok, no smoke from exhaust, temp gauge works fine and fans come as normal  is this just normal usage ?

Title: Re: coolant usage
Post by: Christian on 02 March 2009, 19:05:04

Check the easiest visual signs.

Check waterpump area and around Thermostat.

I wouldnt say 1000-1500 miles was normal to use that amount!

Title: Re: coolant usage
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 02 March 2009, 19:31:51

starting from easy..

 coolant reservoir cap .. when the engine is hot and you stop it , listen it if it leaks you will hear ..

heater by pass valve behnd the engine..its very common..

oil cooler area under the plenum and inlet manifold (v valley)

heater matrix or its related connections.. (thats the hardest to repair)

as stated - thermostat area and water pump..

Title: Re: coolant usage
Post by: david1 on 02 March 2009, 20:00:25

will check as suggested but theres never any drip marks on floor under car and had it on a ramp to do oil change and no water visible looking under engine to top, and engine runs fine.
cheers

Title: Re: coolant usage
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 02 March 2009, 20:12:49

Quote

will check as suggested but theres never any drip marks on floor under car and had it on a ramp to do oil change and no water visible looking under engine to top, and engine runs fine.
cheers

1 pint in 1000-1500 miles wont be visible.. makes me think coolant cap at first..