[s-cars] Coolant loss

[Jeff Maurer]

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I've got a 1995.5 S6 Avant with 100k miles.  Yesterday 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.

Best regards,
Jeff


Jeff Maurer
Director, Enterprise Applications Development
Information Technology


27700B SW Parkway Ave.
Wilsonville, OR 97070-9215
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