Refill coolant
No, not usual at all, and yes, get to the dealership (or call assist)
Its a sealed system and you should “ never” need to touch it.
Its a sealed system and you should “ never” need to touch it.
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Doesn’t sound normal Marra. I’ve done 7,000 miles over 15 months and never seen that message. Just had my first adblue refill message.
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I had not received any warning messages but whilst my S was with OPC recently they carried out a 'health check' and reported coolant on minimum after 14 months and 10,000 miles. They topped up and checked for leaks, but found none. I'd never before had to top up coolant on any car, so was a bit surprised, but OPC assured me it was not unusual and often done during servicing, so customers may not be aware.
rydercowan wrote: ↑Mon Jan 01, 2018 2:31 pm I had not received any warning messages but whilst my S was with OPC recently they carried out a 'health check' and reported coolant on minimum after 14 months and 10,000 miles. They topped up and checked for leaks, but found none. I'd never before had to top up coolant on any car, so was a bit surprised, but OPC assured me it was not unusual and often done during servicing, so customers may not be aware.
Not disputing what the dealership said to you.....but where did the coolant go.....?
(You’d have to assume the level was correct when they supplied the car!)
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Good question. I have no relevant technical knowledge, but could hazard three possibilities -Paul wrote: ↑Mon Jan 01, 2018 3:47 pmrydercowan wrote: ↑Mon Jan 01, 2018 2:31 pm I had not received any warning messages but whilst my S was with OPC recently they carried out a 'health check' and reported coolant on minimum after 14 months and 10,000 miles. They topped up and checked for leaks, but found none. I'd never before had to top up coolant on any car, so was a bit surprised, but OPC assured me it was not unusual and often done during servicing, so customers may not be aware.
Not disputing what the dealership said to you.....but where did the coolant go.....?
(You’d have to assume the level was correct when they supplied the car!)
- the coolant level on delivery was incorrect, as you suggest
- tiny air bubbles were present in the system after filling, which gradually dislodged
- there was some air dissolved in the coolant when the system was filled
Others will have much better understanding of possibilities, but the OPC was quite sure there was no need to be concerned, and I'm relaxed as I have nearly 4 years of Porsche warranty left.
Possibly a bit of air somewhere in the system when it was filled at the factory that eventually worked its self out over the first few miles. I would imagine that the dealership would check and top up to see if the level drops again before going deeper.Paul wrote: ↑Mon Jan 01, 2018 3:47 pmrydercowan wrote: ↑Mon Jan 01, 2018 2:31 pm I had not received any warning messages but whilst my S was with OPC recently they carried out a 'health check' and reported coolant on minimum after 14 months and 10,000 miles. They topped up and checked for leaks, but found none. I'd never before had to top up coolant on any car, so was a bit surprised, but OPC assured me it was not unusual and often done during servicing, so customers may not be aware.
Not disputing what the dealership said to you.....but where did the coolant go.....?
(You’d have to assume the level was correct when they supplied the car!)
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Thanks as ever for the advice here. I spoke to the dealership this morning and a few things came out. It is unusual to see the coolant level drop but not altogether unheard of without a leak. I explained that I had topped up the reservoir and that the level hasn't moved since. I can't see any obvious signs of a leak.
My options are; call Porsche Assistance and have them deliver the car to the dealer where they will run a pressure check - benefit here is that I would get a loaner. Take it to the dealership and leave it overnight, so that it cools down completely but no loaners available until later in the month. Or, carry on to see if it happens again and if it does, call Porsche Assistance. I'm of a mind to take this option.
My options are; call Porsche Assistance and have them deliver the car to the dealer where they will run a pressure check - benefit here is that I would get a loaner. Take it to the dealership and leave it overnight, so that it cools down completely but no loaners available until later in the month. Or, carry on to see if it happens again and if it does, call Porsche Assistance. I'm of a mind to take this option.
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