> I'm losing coolant while parked. Can't find any leaks anywhere, coolant > level is normal in the refill tank just after driving, but when I check > again before driving somewhere else the tank is dry - pratically bone dry, > like all of the coolant has evaporated. I've felt around the seems of the > tank for drips but haven't felt any. Any thoughts? Check out what type of hose you're using from the cap to the refill tank. I had the one used for gasoline, and these rot, and leak in a way that is difficult to detect. I you have them, check them to see if they are hard and brittle. I had this problem with our Jetta, and discovered the cause by accidentally squeezing a coolant hose, the small hose from the expansion tank was "sweating" coolant, no drips. Replace those with regular rubber hose. Hector |
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