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best idea, thanks

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Probably the best idea, thanks.
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Just noticed my coolant level is low (filled to the part number on the expansion tank) Im wondering if its ok to drive and if I can just use any premixed variety from the gas station to fill it up?
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Just noticed my coolant level is low (filled to the part number on the expansion tank) Im wondering if its ok to drive and if I can just use any premixed variety from the gas station to fill it up?
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Just noticed my coolant level is low (filled to the part number on the expansion tank) Im wondering if its ok to drive and if I can just use any premixed variety from the gas station to fill it up?
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best idea, thanks

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Probably the best idea, thanks.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Just noticed my coolant level is low (filled to the part number on the expansion tank) Im wondering if its ok to drive and if I can just use any premixed variety from the gas station to fill it up? Or distilled water?

POST 2Original post

Don't know which 911 C4S variant you have, but I had a 996 C4S with a coolant leak. The coolant I was given (as a freebie!), as used by the OPC was a standard (pink coloured, if it helps) coolant liquid; also used in Audis (the OPC was connected to the Audi dealership, with shared servicing and parts centres. Suggest you go to your nearest Porsche or Audi dealer and get a couple of litres from them directly.

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Whitean3 said: Don't know which 911 C4S variant you have, but I had a 996 C4S with a coolant leak. The coolant I was given (as a freebie!), as used by the OPC was a standard (pink coloured, if it helps) coolant liquid; also used in Audis (the OPC was connected to the Audi dealership, with shared servicing and parts centres. Suggest you go to your nearest Porsche or Audi dealer and get a couple of litres from them directly. Probably the best idea, thanks.

POST 4Original post

Didn't the PPI highlight this? I'd be wondering where the coolant is escaping.

POST 5Original post

Unless you 100% know what coolant is in there now, top up with water. Mixing different coolants is asking for trouble.

POST 6Original post

Coolant does not just disappear - it is a closed system. You must have a leak somewhere, could be the expansion tank cap seal on the cheap end to rads, pump, etc.

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