Anyone here have to top off coolant once a year?...

[Boxtaboy]

I'll check down there. Water pump was replaced at 58k miles, so not too old, but you never know. Thx fellas.

Interesting thing is that after driving the car, I notice the coolant level is now at the Max mark, so it has expanded up. So assuming the level is topped off to the max level at cold, when the car warms up, it'll have to release the excess? Then, it's better off I just leave at between max and min then?

[rem503]

I had a slow leak after I replaced all the coolant hoses - the new 3-way hose was faulty. I had thought it was leaking at the end junction to the solid pipes but the coolant was actually seeping from the hose 3-way intersection. Ugh.

2000 base 2.7

[That986]

Originally Posted by Boxtaboy

I'll check down there. Water pump was replaced at 58k miles, so not too old, but you never know. Thx fellas.

Interesting thing is that after driving the car, I notice the coolant level is now at the Max mark, so it has expanded up. So assuming the level is topped off to the max level at cold, when the car warms up, it'll have to release the excess? Then, it's better off I just leave at between max and min then?

As long as it's between the marks and your temps are ok then i wouldn't worry too much.

[clickman]

I'm finding the OEM replacement pumps just don't last. It's turning into a 2-3 year maintenance item, just like flushing brake fluid.