Audi A3 losing coolant
I own an Audi A3 diesel on a 57 plate and coolant is disappearing. There is no noticeable leak and it doesn't appear to be mixing with the oil. Before I embark upon a costly garage investigation have you any idea what the problem may be?
Asked on 5 December 2012 by dikpek
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If you're lucky it may be nothing more than an airlock from using the heater again after the summer. This can blow coolant out of the header tank pressure cap. See: www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/cooling-system-airlocks/
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