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Steve Tinker · 01-26-2014, 04:30 PM

The reason the low coolant light went off is because the fluid expands when you run the engine and covers the low level switch. As to your questions:

1) Mix the Porsche coolant 50/50 with distilled water.
2) Wait for the engine to cool completely - preferably overnight.
3) Top off with the coolant mix to the "max" level.
4) Check system for leaks - if you are constantly losing coolant, you have a problem.....

01-26-2014, 04:30 PM	#2
Steve Tinker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 1,522	The reason the low coolant light went off is because the fluid expands when you run the engine and covers the low level switch. As to your questions: 1) Mix the Porsche coolant 50/50 with distilled water. 2) Wait for the engine to cool completely - preferably overnight. 3) Top off with the coolant mix to the "max" level. 4) Check system for leaks - if you are constantly losing coolant, you have a problem..... __________________ 2001 Boxster S (triple black). Sleeping easier with LN Engineering/Flat 6 IMS upgrade, low temp thermostat & underspeed pulley. 2001 MV Agusta F4.