Coolant loss

[Michael Riebs / Audi V8]

Hmm, my wife's A6 has been loosing coolant for some time, but that's from
the waterpump. It needs to be replaced.

Michael L. Riebs
Grand Rapids, Michigan

'90 V8Q
'98 A6QA

www.1stchoicegranite.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Maurer" <jeff.maurer at infocus.com>
To: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2002 9:54 AM
Subject: Coolant loss


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> I've got a 1995.5 S6 Avant with 100k miles.  Over the weekend, the low
> coolant warning came on.  I topped the overflow tank with distilled water
> and antifreeze, and noticed that the light was coming on again today.
>
> The temp gauge behaves normally.  I see a fair amount of coolant in the
> vicinity of the overflow tank (around the top edge and beneath it).  I'm
> assuming that this is due to boil-over since I don't see any obvious
leaks.
>
> No radical driving (long duration, high speed).  Ambient air temps in the
> 40-60 degree range.
>
> Any BTDT for this?!  My best guess is thermostat failure.  Maybe pressure
> cap?  Any thoughts appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Jeff
>
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