Actually, using my super sensitive ( and rather large :D:D ) nose, I had noticed that the smell of coolant is strongest on the offside, 1/2 way along the engine bay between the end of the rad and the header tank. I'd dismissed that, because I couldn't see anything there, but Hippo's diagram...

So I checked the coolant level last night and it hasn't moved. Hippo, thank's for the info. That diagram is perfect. I'm not sure what brand of coolant is in it, but it's bright red so possibly the stuff you mention. Next thing is to whip that cover off and have a good look in the V & around...

Cool. Thanks for the reply guys. I topped the reservoir up to the max indicator yesterday and took it out for a good blast. I haven't checked the level again because it was still hot when I went to bed, but I should know tonight if it actually is loosing coolant or not. Although I initially...

Hi Sean, thanks for your reply... It was a private sale.

Hi all, I'm new here, but I'm jumping in with a plea for advice / help I bought a V6 petrol Freelander at the weekend. It was fine on the test drive, but driving back to Tonbridge from Eastbourne (50 mins in flowing traffic) started ringing a few alarm bells. Although the temp needle sat in...