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use porsche coolant from opc or vw coolant not any old stuff from halfords the current coolant we are using is red/pink in colour.keep an eye on the level constant loss of coolant may mean a leak from the rads ,hoses or header tank
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if you did have a leak, can you use the stop leak stuff as found in Halfords?
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use porsche coolant from opc or vw coolant not any old stuff from halfords the current coolant we are using is red/pink in colour.keep an eye on the level constant loss of coolant may mean a leak from the rads ,hoses or header tank
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Hi Guys.
The warning light on my temperature guage started to flash yesterday. The manual suggests it could be the coolant level but what should I top it up with? The man @ Porsche Mayfair said I should just top it up with water, but this doesn't sound so good to me. Does anybody have any idea what should be used??
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Normally you would buy coolant, and at this time of year, you then mix the coolant with water 4 parts water to 1 part coolant.
However considering how large the cooling system is, I think it holds approx 30 litres of coolant and water, adding a couple of litres of water till you get some coolant is fine.
Hope this helps
Daz
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Daz,
Not that mad! It is the 4200 that I am interested in. Reliability aside think they look superb
Have decided that as I am having to get a tip, I want to get something as far away from the driving experience of the 993 and a GT, possibly a cab fits the bill otherwise I will be constantly comparing with the 993, that ultimately I don't want to sell
Migration info. Legacy thread was 61338
Thanks v much Daz. Do Porsche have an "official" coolant or can I just get the regular stuff from Halfords?
Hope you all had a great weekend tracking and there were no tears???
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use porsche coolant from opc or vw coolant not any old stuff from halfords the current coolant we are using is red/pink in colour.keep an eye on the level constant loss of coolant may mean a leak from the rads ,hoses or header tank
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if you did have a leak, can you use the stop leak stuff as found in Halfords?
eg, BARS Leaks
and Wynns Stop Leak?
Migration info. Legacy thread was 61602
I think you can put water just to get you home or to the OPC and then you must get the Coolant refilled. Happened to me once, I had to put about 2 litres of water into the car!! I got home, called Porsche Assistance and had the car taken to my OPC on a flat bed truck, They drained the coolant completely, checked for leaks - found a pipe connection or something underneath the drivers seat area, they ensured the pipe was connected and refilled the coolant.
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Another question for Sid - since you are a professional, has there been any TSB's for the base 997? My car is a 2005 and so far I have had no issues, no recalls or TSB's either.....It was manufactured in February or March last year....can post the VIN if you need.
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That's what I'm using as it's Porsche approved. I must find out whether it's the cap that's leaking or something more serious
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