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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 12:32 PM
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Water Flowing Noise

Hi all,

Lately when I start my 8 I hear what sounds like water running through pipes. It happens again if I rev the engine a little. Then the sound stops until I let it sit for a while and turn it back on. Earlier today I saw a thread that said it may be air in the cooling system. I can't seem to find that thread again. Can anyone confirm that idea or give me a new one? Thanks.
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 02:05 PM
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It's not a problem...
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 02:16 PM
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What mawd bug?
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Isn't it something like the oil leaving its reservoirs and dispersing itself throughout the various components it needs to go to? (Just curious)
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 02:20 PM
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It's not a problem...
Ok, Thanks. Still curious as to what exactly it is and how common it is.
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 02:25 PM
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What mawd bug?
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I believe it's actually written in the owners manual.. But I don't have one handy.
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 02:49 PM
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k i'll look for it thanks.
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 03:32 PM
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yeah, I remember hearing this a few times. Went away after I flushed the coolant system.
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 07:14 PM
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mine does the same thing....I thought it was normal
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
yeah, I remember hearing this a few times. Went away after I flushed the coolant system.
Bubbles in the coolant lines. Flush it properly so there is no air in the system and the sound will go away, but it isn't going to cause any problems if you hear it. Mine does it too.
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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 01:28 AM
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I'm pretty sure it is the coolant flowing back into the heater core after sitting.
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