Coolant leak on 2004 - 986 S

[rexcramer]

Depends on what's in it and how old it is. 2 types OAT and NOAT. You can't mix them or you end up with a gelatinous mess and serious heating issues. If you don't know for sure, flush it several times and start fresh. Colors range from orange, green, yellow, pink. OEM stuff is pricey, but some swear by it.

Search the data base for coolants. Youtube is a great resource also for DIY.

[Starter986]

Really? You're going to piss away tow money because your car is doing exactly what it's designed to do?

Dude, or Maam, check those things the other posters have suggested then, if their recommendations aren't aligning with, um, your sensibilities... have it towed.

Heaven forbid your car throws a low brake fluid warning.

Same thing happened to me one month into ownership of my 986 and, fortunately, just as I pulled into my driveway after a return trip from Vegas. Turned out to be the coolant reservoir cap. ~$20 and... done. How did I know to first check the cap (and that the leak was "normal"?)...

Do some reading.

Disclaimer: It's not 6A.

[K911]

I do appreciate all the advice even the harsh ones, it was the water pump so at 75K and 15 years life it was bound to go out.

Cheers.

[Rob175]

My 98 with 87,000 miles leaked the same thing last week....$1,300 later I have a new water pump and fresh coolant. "Stuff" happens.....and NO, I'm not a DYI guy so I paid my "indi" mechanic.

[tonythetiger]

Originally Posted by K911

I do appreciate all the advice even the harsh ones, it was the water pump so at 75K and 15 years life it was bound to go out.

Cheers.

sometimes we get a little overexcited...but always glad to hear when things work out. :+)

[Markt213]

My wife and I just arrived at a festival got out of the car parked on a hill and I noticed a small drip of coolant run out near of the right rear of the car near the tire. Checked the coolant tank and it was full the temp gauge was fine and the drip stopped... So we went to the festival (I worried the entire time if all my coolant was going to be on the ground and I would have to call a tow truck) but everything was fine when we got back and we drove to the store then home. No drips when I got here and the tank is still full.
Based on this thread I am guessing I over filled the car when I changed my water pump a few weeks ago and it was a very hot day so some came out the drain. Please let me know if I am missing something!

Cheers and thanks for all the great info!