Coolant Going Down In Bottle
09-25-2009, 10:58 PM
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Coolant Going Down In Bottle Does It Evaporate?
Just after some advice and thoughts on this one..
When I got my new 8 10 months ago I checked the Coolant Level in Bottle from the factory..I put a Black Pen Mark on the Full area.
Naturally, the Coolant rises and falls with expansion on a Hot or Cold Motor, like your engine oil.
What I have noticed in the 9000 miles I have done is the level has very slowly dropped by about a good quarter to nearly half an inch.
So, I don't have any spare FL-22 and knowing this Factory mix is Very Strong, I topped up with De-Mineralized Water, it took close to a cup (250 mil) to go back to my original Black Pan Mark on Bottle, when Cold.
Remember I have been through a Hot Summer , Fall and Winter, now in Spring.
It's been a while since I owned a rotary that was not a Demo, is it normal to use Coolant, I guess there is Evaporation over time through the pressure cap and overflow.
I have no visual leaks or dry coolant spots anywhere.
DOES COOLANT EVEPORATE?...ANYONE KNOW?
Would appreciate advice from you guys..
When I got my new 8 10 months ago I checked the Coolant Level in Bottle from the factory..I put a Black Pen Mark on the Full area.
Naturally, the Coolant rises and falls with expansion on a Hot or Cold Motor, like your engine oil.
What I have noticed in the 9000 miles I have done is the level has very slowly dropped by about a good quarter to nearly half an inch.
So, I don't have any spare FL-22 and knowing this Factory mix is Very Strong, I topped up with De-Mineralized Water, it took close to a cup (250 mil) to go back to my original Black Pan Mark on Bottle, when Cold.
Remember I have been through a Hot Summer , Fall and Winter, now in Spring.
It's been a while since I owned a rotary that was not a Demo, is it normal to use Coolant, I guess there is Evaporation over time through the pressure cap and overflow.
I have no visual leaks or dry coolant spots anywhere.
DOES COOLANT EVEPORATE?...ANYONE KNOW?
Would appreciate advice from you guys..
Last edited by ASH8; 09-26-2009 at 05:38 PM.
09-26-2009, 03:51 AM
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Just after some advice and thoughts on this one..
When I got my new 8 10 months ago I checked the Coolant Level in Bottle from the factory..I put a Black Pen Mark on the Full area.
Naturally, the Coolant rises and falls with expansion on a Hot or Cold Motor, like your engine oil.
What I have noticed in the 9000 miles I have done is the level has very slowly dropped by about a good quarter to nearly half an inch.
So, I don't have any spare FL-22 and knowing this Factory mix is Very Strong, I topped up with De-Mineralized Water, it took close to a cup (250 mil) to go back to my original Black Pan Mark on Bottle, when Cold.
Remember I have been through a Hot Summer , Fall and Winter, now in Spring.
It's been a while since I owned a rotary that was not a Demo, is it normal to use Coolant, I guess there is Evaporation over time through the pressure cap and overflow.
I have no visual leaks or dry coolant spots anywhere.
Would appreciate advice from you guys..
When I got my new 8 10 months ago I checked the Coolant Level in Bottle from the factory..I put a Black Pen Mark on the Full area.
Naturally, the Coolant rises and falls with expansion on a Hot or Cold Motor, like your engine oil.
What I have noticed in the 9000 miles I have done is the level has very slowly dropped by about a good quarter to nearly half an inch.
So, I don't have any spare FL-22 and knowing this Factory mix is Very Strong, I topped up with De-Mineralized Water, it took close to a cup (250 mil) to go back to my original Black Pan Mark on Bottle, when Cold.
Remember I have been through a Hot Summer , Fall and Winter, now in Spring.
It's been a while since I owned a rotary that was not a Demo, is it normal to use Coolant, I guess there is Evaporation over time through the pressure cap and overflow.
I have no visual leaks or dry coolant spots anywhere.
Would appreciate advice from you guys..
you in your white car down under!
the issue is in your being to ****.. i am kinda the same way.. but really.
the motor burbed..
beers
09-26-2009, 11:11 AM
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So where you smelling any coolant in the oil? or at least when the engine started up should have smelled coolant burning in the exhaust.
09-26-2009, 05:42 PM
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Swoope...
So I guess it can evaporate, I know what Coolant entry is, I could have a Fine Internal leak, but you generally get a build up of GUNK in your coolant bottle (mine is OK).
Or it gets worse and hard to start like Al said...bit like a blown head gasket in a banger.
Surprised no one who does there own servicing can't or won't chip in...
So I guess it can evaporate, I know what Coolant entry is, I could have a Fine Internal leak, but you generally get a build up of GUNK in your coolant bottle (mine is OK).
Or it gets worse and hard to start like Al said...bit like a blown head gasket in a banger.
Surprised no one who does there own servicing can't or won't chip in...
09-26-2009, 07:33 PM
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Thanks Guys...I know I can be **** at times....silly Old Bastard!!
09-26-2009, 07:47 PM
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fill the coolant bottle with pure FL22, it has a very low evap rate. If water is added to the jug it will evap rather quickly, my car did the same thing until I went to pure coolant in the jug.
09-28-2009, 12:47 AM
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Swoope...
So I guess it can evaporate, I know what Coolant entry is, I could have a Fine Internal leak, but you generally get a build up of GUNK in your coolant bottle (mine is OK).
Or it gets worse and hard to start like Al said...bit like a blown head gasket in a banger.
Surprised no one who does there own servicing can't or won't chip in...
So I guess it can evaporate, I know what Coolant entry is, I could have a Fine Internal leak, but you generally get a build up of GUNK in your coolant bottle (mine is OK).
Or it gets worse and hard to start like Al said...bit like a blown head gasket in a banger.
Surprised no one who does there own servicing can't or won't chip in...
first small coolant leak at the upper rad connection that goes to the overflow tank. my fault. i didnt put it back..
second, a bit of overheating on a very tight time attack course when i did not get a point by after two laps.. i have it data logged.. not very pretty...
but i did have the hose extended to under the car as opposed to on top of the steering connectors..
with your year and mileage i would be looking around a lot!
beers
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