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Coolant Level
« on: 03 April 2010, 22:57:10 »
hi,

my coolant level is starting to get low, think this is normal ,,,

However, what coolant should I use, mixture and best place to buy ???

Its for my 2003 Omega 3,2 special...

Thanks Ploppy 8-)
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Re: Coolant Level
« Reply #1 on: 03 April 2010, 23:04:04 »
VX own red stuff .. mixed 50/50 with clean water . :)

If you don't know what is in yours at the moment, it is worth draining down, flushing with clean water until clear (including heater side) the refilling with 50/50 Vx red .. it'll last you 2 years and clean and protect your engine .. :)

Best way to buy is with a VX trade card .. :)
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Re: Coolant Level
« Reply #2 on: 03 April 2010, 23:26:33 »
Be careful, wear goves/wash hands as the coolant is poisonous   :'(
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Re: Coolant Level
« Reply #3 on: 03 April 2010, 23:58:37 »
Thanks for info... dont need alot so hopefully VX will sell a small bottle,,,,,

Thanks Ploppy :y
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Re: Coolant Level
« Reply #4 on: 04 April 2010, 00:01:17 »
How do you get a VX trade card??
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Re: Coolant Level
« Reply #5 on: 04 April 2010, 00:08:57 »
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Re: Coolant Level
« Reply #6 on: 04 April 2010, 00:18:29 »
Thanks !!

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Re: Coolant Level
« Reply #7 on: 04 April 2010, 08:29:35 »
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Thanks for info... dont need alot so hopefully VX will sell a small bottle,,,,,

Thanks Ploppy :y
You need just under 5l if you are flushing it through - and if the car is new to you, I would recommend doing this, rather than top-ups.
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Re: Coolant Level
« Reply #8 on: 04 April 2010, 10:55:57 »
nobody asked where the coolent is going, why is it low? is there a leak? surely?
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Re: Coolant Level
« Reply #9 on: 04 April 2010, 18:08:34 »
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hi,

my coolant level is starting to get low, think this is normal ,,,

However, what coolant should I use, mixture and best place to buy ???

Its for my 2003 Omega 3,2 special...

Thanks Ploppy 8-)

No its not! :o
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Re: Coolant Level
« Reply #10 on: 04 April 2010, 23:41:42 »
No leaks that I can find, just usual usage over time I think . ;D
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Re: Coolant Level
« Reply #11 on: 04 April 2010, 23:44:09 »
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No leaks that I can find, just usual usage over time I think . ;D

Cars have a closed, sealed coolant system and shouldn't loose water.
You're loosing water ........... HBV, header tank cap, leaking hose, etc
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Re: Coolant Level
« Reply #12 on: 04 April 2010, 23:45:19 »
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No leaks that I can find, just usual usage over time I think . ;D

I don't think it is usual to lose water even over time. You probably have a small leak, possibly the heater bypass valve which may be intermittent in nature and often is not visible.

edit - must type faster  :P
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Re: Coolant Level
« Reply #13 on: 04 April 2010, 23:46:53 »
Thanks people,,,will have a closer look !!
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Re: Coolant Level
« Reply #14 on: 04 April 2010, 23:48:30 »
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Thanks people,,,will have a closer look !!

HBV can leak or not leak depending on the heat settings selected  or whether the a/c is on or not  ;)
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