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Old 01-16-2017, 01:21 PM   #3
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Originally Posted by Boxtaboy View Post
I've noticed that my Boxster's coolant expansion tank level drops from the full mark to halfway between full and min level about once every 10 months, so a very slow lowering of coolant level over a long period of time. Temps are always in normal range and I don't see any condensation in tank area or loss of coolant below pass tire. Can there be a leak that slow, or does some coolant exit bleeder as a normal process? Engine oil is not showing any indication of coolant getting intermixed, so don't think there an internal leak.
I would say you have a leak. We have customers that go several years without any coolant level adjustment.
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