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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Ive had my 62 plate Corsa 3 months.

Last week the temperature warning light came on, so I filled it up with water as had no coolant.

Light came on yesterday. So bought coolant. This morning, coolant tank is empty so ive filled to the line with the new stuff.

Ive got an extended warranty and AA cover.

Help, is it safe? What should I do, AA or call dealer. Service dept closed today.

Its my first car, nobody to ask

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By *cduck and Blue eyesCouple
over a year ago

nr chester

I would call the AA while its early, they will come and have a look, at least you will know what you are dealing with when you do call the dealer, good luck Mrs blue eyes

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By *its_n_piecesCouple
over a year ago

stop driving it til you get it sorted

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

could just be a leak or broken seal not necessarily a using up problem

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By *entaur_UKMan
over a year ago

Cannock


"Ive had my 62 plate Corsa 3 months.

Last week the temperature warning light came on, so I filled it up with water as had no coolant.

Light came on yesterday. So bought coolant. This morning, coolant tank is empty so ive filled to the line with the new stuff.

Ive got an extended warranty and AA cover.

Help, is it safe? What should I do, AA or call dealer. Service dept closed today.

Its my first car, nobody to ask "

Go to Halfords or a local motorcar shop and ask for some rad seal. Pour it into the cooling system along with coolant and water (read instructions on packet) it should give a temporary fix which will probably last a few weeks, and it seals leaks. You may need to get it looked at by a mechanic at some point for a permanent fix though.

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By *its_n_piecesCouple
over a year ago


"Ive had my 62 plate Corsa 3 months.

Last week the temperature warning light came on, so I filled it up with water as had no coolant.

Light came on yesterday. So bought coolant. This morning, coolant tank is empty so ive filled to the line with the new stuff.

Ive got an extended warranty and AA cover.

Help, is it safe? What should I do, AA or call dealer. Service dept closed today.

Its my first car, nobody to ask

Go to Halfords or a local motorcar shop and ask for some rad seal. Pour it into the cooling system along with coolant and water (read instructions on packet) it should give a temporary fix which will probably last a few weeks, and it seals leaks. You may need to get it looked at by a mechanic at some point for a permanent fix though. "

that would invalidate the extended warranty

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By *cduck and Blue eyesCouple
over a year ago

nr chester


"Ive had my 62 plate Corsa 3 months.

Last week the temperature warning light came on, so I filled it up with water as had no coolant.

Light came on yesterday. So bought coolant. This morning, coolant tank is empty so ive filled to the line with the new stuff.

Ive got an extended warranty and AA cover.

Help, is it safe? What should I do, AA or call dealer. Service dept closed today.

Its my first car, nobody to ask

Go to Halfords or a local motorcar shop and ask for some rad seal. Pour it into the cooling system along with coolant and water (read instructions on packet) it should give a temporary fix which will probably last a few weeks, and it seals leaks. You may need to get it looked at by a mechanic at some point for a permanent fix though. "
. Sorry centaur have to disagree, radseal whilst good for a while, it can do more harm than good, most mechanics will tell you not to use it

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I'm going to call the dealer when they open. Luckily its only a mile away.

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By *entaur_UKMan
over a year ago

Cannock


"Ive had my 62 plate Corsa 3 months.

Last week the temperature warning light came on, so I filled it up with water as had no coolant.

Light came on yesterday. So bought coolant. This morning, coolant tank is empty so ive filled to the line with the new stuff.

Ive got an extended warranty and AA cover.

Help, is it safe? What should I do, AA or call dealer. Service dept closed today.

Its my first car, nobody to ask

Go to Halfords or a local motorcar shop and ask for some rad seal. Pour it into the cooling system along with coolant and water (read instructions on packet) it should give a temporary fix which will probably last a few weeks, and it seals leaks. You may need to get it looked at by a mechanic at some point for a permanent fix though.

that would invalidate the extended warranty"

No it wouldn't.

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By *entaur_UKMan
over a year ago

Cannock


"Ive had my 62 plate Corsa 3 months.

Last week the temperature warning light came on, so I filled it up with water as had no coolant.

Light came on yesterday. So bought coolant. This morning, coolant tank is empty so ive filled to the line with the new stuff.

Ive got an extended warranty and AA cover.

Help, is it safe? What should I do, AA or call dealer. Service dept closed today.

Its my first car, nobody to ask

Go to Halfords or a local motorcar shop and ask for some rad seal. Pour it into the cooling system along with coolant and water (read instructions on packet) it should give a temporary fix which will probably last a few weeks, and it seals leaks. You may need to get it looked at by a mechanic at some point for a permanent fix though. . Sorry centaur have to disagree, radseal whilst good for a while, it can do more harm than good, most mechanics will tell you not to use it"

Used it in one of my cars before, never had a problem with It.

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By *olgateMan
over a year ago

on the road to nowhere in particular

Losing coolant is a serious problem, I say don't drive the car. It may be an easy fix such as a split hose. Check the dipstick and the oil filler cap. It it looks like mayonnaise on either, that is a sign of head gasket failure and water escaping into the oil. If you see that, call the AA to transport the car to the dealers

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By *cduck and Blue eyesCouple
over a year ago

nr chester


"Ive had my 62 plate Corsa 3 months.

Last week the temperature warning light came on, so I filled it up with water as had no coolant.

Light came on yesterday. So bought coolant. This morning, coolant tank is empty so ive filled to the line with the new stuff.

Ive got an extended warranty and AA cover.

Help, is it safe? What should I do, AA or call dealer. Service dept closed today.

Its my first car, nobody to ask

Go to Halfords or a local motorcar shop and ask for some rad seal. Pour it into the cooling system along with coolant and water (read instructions on packet) it should give a temporary fix which will probably last a few weeks, and it seals leaks. You may need to get it looked at by a mechanic at some point for a permanent fix though. . Sorry centaur have to disagree, radseal whilst good for a while, it can do more harm than good, most mechanics will tell you not to use it

Used it in one of my cars before, never had a problem with It. "
. I suppose it's like anything else, good for some and not for others, as I say plenty of mechanics will tell you it can do more harm than good in the long run

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Chances are it's a split hose. S it's a sealed unit fill it up again and get someone to rev the engine a little while you see where it's coming from,harder you Rev the more pressure you put in the water hoses etc (squirts harder)

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By *olgateMan
over a year ago

on the road to nowhere in particular

A puddle underneath is a dead giveaway

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

is there any sign of oil in the coolant ? when you check the dipstick is there signs of water in the oil ? open your oil filler cap is there mayoniase type gunk on it ? when you filled up did you have the heater running at full heat ?

common problem on corsas is the cam casing gasket failing where it meets the cylinder head big job to fix correctley as its a strip down

might be worth joining vxon for advise always found folk helpfull on there

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By *adyboy-DaddyCouple
over a year ago

Andover


"

No it wouldn't. "

Yes, it definitely would.

Rad seal is a get you home or to the next pay day fix and if you if use it a warranty provider would go no where near you. They'd want to replace the rad as it is now full of gunky shit that masks actual problems.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"A puddle underneath is a dead giveaway "

i often have a puddle underneath - must have a coolant prob

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By *its_n_piecesCouple
over a year ago


"A puddle underneath is a dead giveaway "

if it stops raining long enough for the floor to be dry before you try it

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

if you didnt have the heater running at full heat when you topped the coolant up you may have airlocked it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Losing coolant is a serious problem, I say don't drive the car. It may be an easy fix such as a split hose. Check the dipstick and the oil filler cap. It it looks like mayonnaise on either, that is a sign of head gasket failure and water escaping into the oil. If you see that, call the AA to transport the car to the dealers"
if it is that colou don't start the engin . I had that happen on a car bloody nightmare id call aa if you've home start .

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By *cduck and Blue eyesCouple
over a year ago

nr chester


"A puddle underneath is a dead giveaway

i often have a puddle underneath - must have a coolant prob "
. You most definately have a coolant problem, you are always HOT Mrs blue eyes

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By *entaur_UKMan
over a year ago

Cannock


"

No it wouldn't.

Yes, it definitely would.

Rad seal is a get you home or to the next pay day fix and if you if use it a warranty provider would go no where near you. They'd want to replace the rad as it is now full of gunky shit that masks actual problems. "

Complete waste of time arguing with you about it, the OP already posted to say they are going to wait to call the dealer in the morning.

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By *nd-DCouple
over a year ago

portsmouth

Just call out AA , it's what you pay them for .

They will diagnose and possibly fix the fault , if not they will recover you to a garage of your choice .

Simples

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By *errygTV/TS
over a year ago

denton


"is there any sign of oil in the coolant ? when you check the dipstick is there signs of water in the oil ? open your oil filler cap is there mayoniase type gunk on it ? when you filled up did you have the heater running at full heat ?

common problem on corsas is the cam casing gasket failing where it meets the cylinder head big job to fix correctley as its a strip down

might be worth joining vxon for advise always found folk helpfull on there "
if its not a head gasket,or cam gasket, fill up with water bonnet up run the engine and look for water drippingwhen at temp maybe water pump seal could be hoses, but if your oil is emulsified done run it have it towed in

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"A puddle underneath is a dead giveaway

i often have a puddle underneath - must have a coolant prob . You most definately have a coolant problem, you are always HOT Mrs blue eyes "

you will have to come and waft me

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By *cduck and Blue eyesCouple
over a year ago

nr chester


"A puddle underneath is a dead giveaway

i often have a puddle underneath - must have a coolant prob . You most definately have a coolant problem, you are always HOT Mrs blue eyes

you will have to come and waft me "
. I would happily waft you anytime missy

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By *MaleMan
over a year ago


"Ive had my 62 plate Corsa 3 months.

Last week the temperature warning light came on, so I filled it up with water as had no coolant.

Light came on yesterday. So bought coolant. This morning, coolant tank is empty so ive filled to the line with the new stuff.

Ive got an extended warranty and AA cover.

Help, is it safe? What should I do, AA or call dealer. Service dept closed today.

Its my first car, nobody to ask

Go to Halfords or a local motorcar shop and ask for some rad seal. Pour it into the cooling system along with coolant and water (read instructions on packet) it should give a temporary fix which will probably last a few weeks, and it seals leaks. You may need to get it looked at by a mechanic at some point for a permanent fix though. . Sorry centaur have to disagree, radseal whilst good for a while, it can do more harm than good, most mechanics will tell you not to use it

Used it in one of my cars before, never had a problem with It. "

Radweld would invalidate warranty as you prolonged the real cause, didnt immediately get it repaired and potentially cause more damage.

If your cooling system is loosing that much fluid, temp gauges you should be getting the real fault fixed. the system is obviously not holding pressure, boiling the coolant off and potentially cooking the engine in the process.

Head for to the dealer for propper diagnosis and repair. It might be something simple you make worse in prolonging repair.

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By *its_n_piecesCouple
over a year ago


"Radweld would invalidate warranty as you prolonged the real cause, didnt immediately get it repaired and potentially cause more damage.

If your cooling system is loosing that much fluid, temp gauges you should be getting the real fault fixed. the system is obviously not holding pressure, boiling the coolant off and potentially cooking the engine in the process.

Head for to the dealer for propper diagnosis and repair. It might be something simple you make worse in prolonging repair."

what they said

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Never mix blue or pink coolants together

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge


"Never mix blue or pink coolants together"
this

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I do t understand all this at temp stuff.

I filled the coolant today while the engine is cold.

The car is at home. I haven't driven it today.

Ive got nobody to rev the engine or help.

I'll take it.on a short run later and check the levels and oil as suggested.

I think garage is safest option tomorrow.

Thanks.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Ive bought the right coolant, I checked the handbook.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

do not drive it while you have this problem as you will just cook the engine.as ppl have said its probably a damaged radiator or hose but could be the head gasket.if you have run the car with no coolent you could have allready damaged the head gasket

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By *adyboy-DaddyCouple
over a year ago

Andover


"

No it wouldn't.

Yes, it definitely would.

Rad seal is a get you home or to the next pay day fix and if you if use it a warranty provider would go no where near you. They'd want to replace the rad as it is now full of gunky shit that masks actual problems.

Complete waste of time arguing with you about it, the OP already posted to say they are going to wait to call the dealer in the morning. "

So you give someone bad advice and pointing out that it should not be followed is arguing with you. Sounds about right.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"do not drive it while you have this problem as you will just cook the engine.as ppl have said its probably a damaged radiator or hose but could be the head gasket.if you have run the car with no coolent you could have allready damaged the head gasket "

I only drove it a mile home. Didnt have any AA numbers with me.

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By *illwill69uMan
over a year ago

moston

Here is a simple (and safe) solution to your problem.

Fill a couple of containers with water, put them in your boot. Every time you stop refill your expansion bottle. Every time you return to your car look under it to see if there is a wet patch and recheck your water level.

As soon as you can get it checked under your warranty.

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By *uffnutsCouple
over a year ago

consett

What's the point in paying for a extended warranty and then not using it don't try fix it yourself take it back or you could end up wasting even more money

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Here is a simple (and safe) solution to your problem.

Fill a couple of containers with water, put them in your boot. Every time you stop refill your expansion bottle. Every time you return to your car look under it to see if there is a wet patch and recheck your water level.

As soon as you can get it checked under your warranty."

Is that all the coolant tank level? Sorry to be thick.. Nobody teaches you this stuff.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Well its leaked out onto the road.

So ive checked and I've got at home cover. AA been called.

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By *its_n_piecesCouple
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you bought the car from a dealer, then the dealer is responsible for problems like this that develop within the first six months of your ownership.

First point of call is to take it back to them and give them a chance to fix it. Putting radweld and such like in won't fix it and will just cause more problems.

Check out the honest john website and you will find links to the relevant law.

Don't be fobbed off, it is the dealers problem.

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By *its_n_piecesCouple
over a year ago


"Well its leaked out onto the road.

"

i'd say that's better than the water leaking into the engine

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

AA man been. Its the water pipe bearings. So he followed me to the garage and I've left the car there with the keys .!

Phew.

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