Dumping coolant

[chris64]

I test drove a 2004 S with less than 20 k. After driving about 10 miles and parking, roughly a cup of coolant dumped on ground near right rear. The over flow tank showed way more than max fluid level in the tank. The reservoir cap was tight and the carpet in the trunk felt dry. The dealer mechanic racked it and could not find a source or repeat the problem. I love the car but this is a bit of a red flag.

Dealer is offering a 30day 100% warranty and a 5 day 100% refund. Worth the risk?

[rick3000]

I had the exact same thing happen to me. I pulled into the garage, shut the car off and all the coolant drained out.
I freaked out and took it to the dealer and $600 later nothing was wrong. It was just an air bubble in the coolant tank, and it all drained out of the coolant overflow above the right rear tire. Refill the coolant and don't worry about it.