coolant cap popped off

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by mustang2porsche

Is there any reason why my coolant cap would blow off of my 2000 boxster S. Was on the interstate last night when all of a sudden I smell coolant and temp needle when past the 0 on 180. Luckily I stopped at a has station that sold distilled water but had to add a gallon and a half... any ideas?

You need to have your coolant system pressure tested.

[mustang2porsche]

Originally Posted by BYprodriver

You need to have your coolant system pressure tested.

If changing the hoses and new coolant cap don't cure it, I'll have it put into a shop for pressure testing. I can't make no out of town trips loosing coolant/distilled water time I drive for more than 15 mins.