Coolant evaporating or leaking ?

Started by elias, July 09 2023, 13:26

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elias

Hi to all ,
I noticed after around 150hours on the D2 55 that coolant level was on low line limit . It regularly goes high and low, high when engine is running or hot . But I think it had lost some . It has been serviced recently , new flanges /gaskets and everything . I checked the cap of the expansion tank and had some white residue and also the hose on the cap on the heat exchanger I can see some moisture . Is it normal that every 200 hours  to need around 100ml refill?

Jake

Check for evidence of any leakage around the hose connections and the filler neck on the heat exchanger.  Coolant that evaporates will often leave residue.  My filler neck slowly leaks a bit of coolant when the engine is hot.  I'm going to attend to it very shortly.

Jake
Bav 44 2004
Jake Brodersen
Winedown
Bavaria 44

elias

I saw some residue on the expansion tank cap and the hose , I ll keep a closer watch . Thanks

Jess21

When recently filled with new cooling liquid, some air bubbles might be enclosed in the boiler and motor. When the motor is in use for a couple of hours you probably need to add some cooling fluid (1/2 .. 1 liter is possible).
So: first wait and see...