Low Coolant Level???
#1
Low Coolant Level???
I've never got this code thrown before . I thought this was taken care of at every service. Last service was only a few months ago and out of the 3 years I've had the car I've never seen this warning. No leak spots in the driveway. Car was parked on a pretty steep upward incline when the warning first came on.
#3
Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 224
Likes: 0
From: Cary, IL
2003 CL55 Kompressor Horizon Blue Metallic
I just brought my CL55 in, it needs the upper radiator hose replaced.
I noticed fluid collecting on the lower trays and that the resorvior level was going down. There were no spots on the driveway.
This might also explain why I have been having trouble keeping accessory belts alive (dripping on the belt).
I caught all this before it was bad enough for the low coolant indicator to come on ... and at mile marker 49,9xx (lucky !).
In summary, the lower trays can collect enough volume that you can lose a little fluid every day, have it evaporate, and never see drips or spots on the driveway. So, my recommendation is to have it checked out.
I noticed fluid collecting on the lower trays and that the resorvior level was going down. There were no spots on the driveway.
This might also explain why I have been having trouble keeping accessory belts alive (dripping on the belt).
I caught all this before it was bad enough for the low coolant indicator to come on ... and at mile marker 49,9xx (lucky !).
In summary, the lower trays can collect enough volume that you can lose a little fluid every day, have it evaporate, and never see drips or spots on the driveway. So, my recommendation is to have it checked out.
Last edited by mclarenm8d; 09-22-2006 at 01:49 PM.
#5
I've never got this code thrown before . I thought this was taken care of at every service. Last service was only a few months ago and out of the 3 years I've had the car I've never seen this warning. No leak spots in the driveway. Car was parked on a pretty steep upward incline when the warning first came on.
I brought it in because I am so used to drag and road racing and is a little afraid of head gasket and such. But when I brought it in, they checked everything and did a pressure check and found nothing wrong. They also believe that it is becuase of evaporation. So they topped it off. They also dropped by fan temp (my request) and they said that this may help as well.
My thing is, if it is really bad, then if I bring it in enough times before my warranty expired, they will fix it.