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Old 10-11-2015, 06:37 PM   #1
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Boxster overfill of antifreeze/collant

Has anyone experienced any issues when you accidentally over filled your coolant tank? OR..... Is there a chance the overflow could come out from the radiator instead of the tank, or could I have scraped something on the underside of the front of the Boxster and I get a little bit of antifreeze fluid dripping slowly.

Only had car a month. Trying to learn all about it.

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Old 10-11-2015, 06:42 PM   #2
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More likely a hose issue. The radiator won't get a hole from overfill. There's a relief valve on top of the reservoir.
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Old 10-12-2015, 03:33 AM   #3
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The plastic rad connections are weak to begin with and only get more brittle over time...

Water always runs to lowest spot but a quick pressure test on system will identify leak. On the good part, Boxster rads are easy to get to and replace if need be.

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Old 10-13-2015, 06:25 PM   #4
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Bob,
Suggest you post asking for referral to a Pcar Indie in your area. They will know exactly where to look for leaks.


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