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Perfectlap · 08-21-2013, 01:33 PM

you probably have air in the system if its below the minimum hash mark due to the coolant cap going loose or maybe it's a leaky coolant tank as other have suggested. Either way the system may not be air-tight which means you need to visit the mechanic to evacuate any air and that's should include replacing the old cap with the new. Driving around with air in the system can lead to a big engine problem. I predict your wallet will be $200-$400 lighter. More if the coolant tank has split/is drippy.

p.s.
what color is your coolant?

08-21-2013, 01:33 PM	#7
Perfectlap Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,709	you probably have air in the system if its below the minimum hash mark due to the coolant cap going loose or maybe it's a leaky coolant tank as other have suggested. Either way the system may not be air-tight which means you need to visit the mechanic to evacuate any air and that's should include replacing the old cap with the new. Driving around with air in the system can lead to a big engine problem. I predict your wallet will be $200-$400 lighter. More if the coolant tank has split/is drippy. p.s. what color is your coolant? __________________ GT3 Recaro Seats - Boxster Red GT3 Aero / Carrera 18" 5 spoke / Potenza RE-11 Fabspeed Headers & Noise Maker BORN: March 2000 - FINLAND IMS#1 REPLACED: April 2010 - NEW JERSEY -- LNE DUAL ROW Last edited by Perfectlap; 08-21-2013 at 01:38 PM.