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Old 09-08-2013, 03:17 PM   #1
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Good News! The blue coolant cap is probably the original cap & should be exchanged for the latest version which is black & the part # ends in 04. New cap cost about $30 US.
My brand new cap is blue and ends in 04?
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Old 09-08-2013, 04:05 PM   #2
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Coolant doesn't just disappear. So you certainly have a mystery on your hands. This is especially true given that the coolant system pressure test showed no leaks and I presume your mechanic didn't find coolant in the old oil. Best of luck.
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My brand new cap is blue and ends in 04?

Where did you buy it? & does it have the Porsche trademark triangle on it?
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