Najainitro
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Hi folks,
I've recently had the thermostat replaced on my rangey (2003 4.4). Had the thermostat fault come up the code reader so bought the part and had it fitted.
Garage advised I top up my coolant when I got the car which I did by about a litre. Since then (3 weeks) I've noticed that the coolant level has dropped a couple of times so topped it up. Got in tonight and the check coolant light came on, checked the level and it was virtually empty!!
All in all I've put about 5 litres in since the thermostat change which can't seem right!!
Checked the oil no water in it. No misfire and no exhaust fume smell in the coolant so I'm fairly happy the heads haven't gone. Can only guess it's a leak somewhere but can't see any moisture anywhere!!
Can anyone point me to an obvious place that the water could be escaping from? Radiator and pipes seem fine as does the header tank. Could the new thermostat be to blame? Could it be an air lock causing pressure and escape somewhere??
Thanks in advance for the tips!!
I've recently had the thermostat replaced on my rangey (2003 4.4). Had the thermostat fault come up the code reader so bought the part and had it fitted.
Garage advised I top up my coolant when I got the car which I did by about a litre. Since then (3 weeks) I've noticed that the coolant level has dropped a couple of times so topped it up. Got in tonight and the check coolant light came on, checked the level and it was virtually empty!!
All in all I've put about 5 litres in since the thermostat change which can't seem right!!
Checked the oil no water in it. No misfire and no exhaust fume smell in the coolant so I'm fairly happy the heads haven't gone. Can only guess it's a leak somewhere but can't see any moisture anywhere!!
Can anyone point me to an obvious place that the water could be escaping from? Radiator and pipes seem fine as does the header tank. Could the new thermostat be to blame? Could it be an air lock causing pressure and escape somewhere??
Thanks in advance for the tips!!