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Post by patrickyan on Jul 29, 2013 17:22:45 GMT 8
Hi, i have dropping levels of coolants. in a month i have to top up about 1.5 litre. Whenever i bring my kia rio for a ride and back there is always a big puddle of water below is this normal? What can i do to rectify my ride as i would be driving up melaka in 2 weeks time.
Thank you.
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Post by tinytok on Jul 29, 2013 20:16:32 GMT 8
Sent workshop to fix it or bring few bottle of water. water under car could be aircon comdensation.
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Post by picanyeo on Jul 29, 2013 21:02:27 GMT 8
Park under a dry area if you are parking in MSCP. Check for leaks at the undercarriage the next morning. If got leak, check if it is coolant or water.
For the workshop, some of them have a machine to pressurize the radiator system and check for leaks can be done.
Beware if you have this coolant level dropping symptom. When I came back from Genting highlands, my coolant tank was near empty. Lucky I did a check and top up immediately.
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Post by patrickyan on Jul 30, 2013 8:59:14 GMT 8
i did the check ytd. Car no move no leak. Once car move the coolant evaporate super fast.
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Post by picanyeo on Jul 30, 2013 9:10:13 GMT 8
I'm not sure (because I'm not a mechanic person) but I interpret as the coolant evaporates quickly when the radiator is under pressure. Hence, if there is no leak at the undercarriage, probably you should do the pressure test on the radiator.
If pressure test still shows no results, then it would be good to bring with you some premix coolant. I bought mine at petrol kiosk. It's concentrated coolant, so go to mix with distilled water according to the instructions. You should keep a certain volume in your boot.
To Malacca, probably you may need to stop once, or you may choose to drive at one shot (which I did). Just do a final check and top up the reservoir tank to the F mark before departure if problem is not resolved then.
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Post by patrickyan on Jul 30, 2013 10:32:06 GMT 8
Thank you picanyeo.
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Post by Harmony Motor on Jul 31, 2013 19:15:47 GMT 8
Yes, do a pressure test will be good. Also be very careful when you are dealing with a hot radiator. Never open the radiator cap when it is hot!
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Post by picanyeo on Jul 31, 2013 22:15:26 GMT 8
Oh ya.. Thanks to Joey for highlighting the safety concerns. The pressure test is done by mechanic using some sort of equipment. I don't know what it is, but it is said to pressurize the radiator system to operating pressure and leaks can be detected if any.
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