coolant

  1. J

    3.0TDI V6 Coolant temperature

    Hi, I had my first longer drive today and found that the coolant temperature was on the 90 degrees marker, but when I came to a stop, the temperature increased to the 100 degree marker, I turned the heating fully on for around 5 minutes but wouldn't drop, is this normal ?
  2. D

    Fast Coolant Leak and Smoke from Engine Bay

    Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice or opinions on an issue I’m experiencing with my 2009 Audi A3 8P 2.0 TFSI Petrol. I was reverse parking in a tight space and had to attempt it a few times to get it right. Suddenly, I noticed smoke coming from both sides of the bonnet. I quickly tried to...
  3. L

    Slow coolant leak and under temp

    Hi, I've noticed a slow coolant leak, topping up coolant maybe an inch around every 250 miles (1.6mpi 2010), and I can't see any obvious leaks. Also, the car runs under temp (~75 degrees) when I am driving 40+mph, and comes back up to ~90 degrees when stationary and idling. Not sure if it is...
  4. B

    Coolant temperature

    Hello, I have an Audi a3 1.8t agu, replaced water pump, thermostat and temperature sensor yet my coolant temp goes up to 90 degrees and drops back down, blows hot air, fans do not kick in, any suggestions?
  5. paul_james09

    Coolant leak no signs with pressure test

    So I’ve got a slow coolant leak. Maybe topping up the reservoir an inch or so every 100 miles. Only seems to leak on longer journeys. Can’t see any signs of leakage no puddles or wet patches nor any pink corroded areas. Pressure test seems to hold pressure. No sign of coolant in oil, exhaust...