Drinks like a fish..i think

[Lovinit 0]

Does your raddo drink water? I got a 92 G60..and it seems like i'm filling it up with water quite a lot! i usually get the flashing red light on inside the car, and i check the bottle and its empty..so i fill it! I've checked for leaks in the pipes and radiators..i never see anything on the ground after or when i park etc..

So is it common to fill it up every month and a half or so?

 

i can understand topping up, but it always seems empty...

 

J x

[mic_VR 3]

First thing I would concider next is head gasket leaking.

 

have you checked to see if you're getting any steam/water coming out of your exhaust when the car is running and is warmed up?

 

Also check if there is an mayonaise type gunk under the oil filler cap.

[Walesy 0]

Your car shouldn't use any water, i've never had to top any of mine up ( apart from when the head gasket went )

 

Do your windows steam up when the car's left? - it could be the heater matrix maybe?

[bcstudent 0]

My 16v leaks a small amount of water from a plastic flange on the end of the cylinder head, above the gearbox, meaning I have to add about two litres per month. If you have coolant in the system you should be able to spot any small-ish leaks as they'll probably leave crystalised coolant residue behind. Mine doesn't leak enough to ever leave a puddle on the floor.

 

Thinking about it, I should really get 'round to fixing that leak...

[Lovinit 0]

i've not seen any signs of steam from the exhaust..or any white gunk! the glass does get steamy a lot when i'm not in it..whats involved with fixing the heater matrix? i do get a whirring sound some timeswhen i turn the heater on...could this be linked??

 

i'll also recheck the pipes too.. prob is i'm rubbish at spotting this stuff.. so used to driving air-cooled cars.. hehe

 

james