Red temp light

[blue62]

Originally Posted by embryoguy@mac.com

Guys, driving and I start smelling and seeing white smoke come passenger side vent. The red light on temp gauge starts flashing but temp remains at 180. I saw some water drips as I on driveway as I pulled in. It’s parked.. waiting to check coolant level. Thoughts? Thank you!

Well you have an issue with the coolant system.
Start with a visual inspection.
Then do a coolant system pressure test with a coolant system pressure tester.
Harbour freight has them for around $90.00 they will test any coolant system including the coolant tank cap.

[embryoguy@mac.com]

So my coolant seems to be empty at least from the reservoir in the trunk. Should I try buying porsche coolant and adding it back in to see if its ok?

What was odd was that even though the red light started flashing on the temp gauge, the temp didnt go above 180.