Notices
Series I Trouble Shooting This is the place to learn more about or discuss any issues you're having with your RX-8

Coolant leak.

Old Mar 14, 2013 | 06:25 PM
  #1  
JLB213's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Coolant leak.

I have a 05 rx8, its leaking coolant, looks like its leaking from the over flow hose cause i see coolant all over in that area. what might that cause it and how can i fix it?
Reply
Old Mar 14, 2013 | 07:48 PM
  #2  
Rotary-RX8's Avatar
Girls who drive stick FTW
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 3,429
Likes: 3
From: Toronto
got your pm

check your rad and try unplugging it
Reply
Old Mar 14, 2013 | 07:53 PM
  #3  
JLB213's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
What do you mean unplug it? like remove the radiator?
Reply
Old Mar 14, 2013 | 09:58 PM
  #4  
Rx8vsMalibu's Avatar
Registered
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 229
Likes: 0
From: Dearborn Heights, MI
How much coolant are you losing? I would start by replacing the cap.
Reply
Old Mar 15, 2013 | 08:51 AM
  #5  
JLB213's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Losing a lot. Almost to where it's empty. I already changed the cap. But that hasn't worked.
Reply
Old Mar 15, 2013 | 09:02 AM
  #6  
nycgps's Avatar
Out of NYC
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 19,881
Likes: 36
From: Planet Earth
check the bottle itself.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Luiss7
RX-8 Discussion
54
Aug 20, 2019 08:56 AM
Azki23
New Member Forum
12
Jun 27, 2018 03:48 PM
drlubell
RX-8's For Sale/Wanted
0
Sep 26, 2015 11:58 PM
Rx8_412
Series I Trouble Shooting
9
Sep 24, 2015 08:51 PM


Thread Tools
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:
You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:41 PM.