![]() ![]() Other thing is the warning will illuminate when it gets really cold C - 0F) and will go out shortly after starting as the coolant heats up and expands into the expansion tank. Since the dealer last top up (Oct 20) I've topped it up three times, I've added about 750 ml (3 cups) total over 8,000 km (5,000 mi). This way, if consumption goes up dramatically I'll know to take it in and what to tell them. Next service (another 3,000 or so Km) I'll show them my data and see what they say. I decided to buy a 4L jug of premixed coolant from the dealer $30/CAD to save the PITA of going into the dealer each time) and track how much coolant it was using (mileage, date and amount added). Same issue here, bought used in August 2020, took it to the dealer in October, service rep told me it that wasn't unusual and that I was losing coolant through the EGR valve (googled that, apparently it's a thing for the V-6 engine), he topped it off at no charge and told me if it happens again to bring it back and they'll top it off again. Sorry if its a snoozer, but it's just my two cents you have it checked out and you go see a Doctor with some training who knows what he's doing or he refers you to someone who does. ![]() you don't go to webMD when have a lump on your sack. Now I'm not saying everyone online is wrong but not everybody online knows what they are talking about. and if you don't like what he says you seek out another service advisor's input at the next closest dealer. The best resource is your local dealer service advisor. as a tech, as a service advisor and as a service director for whatever manufacturer you can think of and I still can't believe how many customers get the wrong information online. I've been in the car business since I was I teenager and I have made it a career for over 25 years now and still going strong. Check the sides and bottom of your coolant reservoir for any holes, cracks or fittings where the coolant may be leaking out. Head gasket issues are usually accompanied by misfires, MIL, sweet burnt smell, white smoke from exhaust, poor performance, contaminated oil / coolant.Yes, thermostat housing, water pumps and rads are sometimes issues, that's what a 5Y/100k warranty is for.Topping it off at least once a year is completely NORMAL for any brand not only VW with a tiny expansion reservoir.CDVC 3596ccm engine's are known for this, also the expansion bay is the same size as a 4 cyl engine.it is not a sealed system at all times, your expansion bay has a valve « cap » that lets too much pressure out if that is the case to prevent damage to the whole cooling system.Cost is often transferred to customer during first full maintenance when done at dealer.During PDI, Dealers will not top off expansion bay because manufacturer will not cover the cost.From factory, the manufacturer will fill the cooling system with barely enough coolant ( saves them a lot of scratch! ). ![]() Main reasons your coolant level is low are as follows : ![]()
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