Jump to content

Welcome to RennTech.org Community, Guest

There are many great features available to you once you register at RennTech.org
You are free to view posts here, but you must log in to reply to existing posts, or to start your own new topic. Like most online communities, there are costs involved to maintain a site like this - so we encourage our members to donate. All donations go to the costs operating and maintaining this site. We prefer that guests take part in our community and we offer a lot in return to those willing to join our corner of the Porsche world. This site is 99 percent member supported (less than 1 percent comes from advertising) - so please consider an annual donation to keep this site running.

Here are some of the features available - once you register at RennTech.org

  • View Classified Ads
  • DIY Tutorials
  • Porsche TSB Listings (limited)
  • VIN Decoder
  • Special Offers
  • OBD II P-Codes
  • Paint Codes
  • Registry
  • Videos System
  • View Reviews
  • and get rid of this welcome message

It takes just a few minutes to register, and it's FREE

Contributing Members also get these additional benefits:
(you become a Contributing Member by donating money to the operation of this site)

  • No ads - advertisements are removed
  • Access the Contributors Only Forum
  • Contributing Members Only Downloads
  • Send attachments with PMs
  • All image/file storage limits are substantially increased for all Contributing Members
  • Option Codes Lookup
  • VIN Option Lookups (limited)

Quick Question about coolant

fullbirdmusic
 Share

Recommended Posts

fullbirdmusic Member

fullbirdmusic

Posted
Posted

Just got my 2008 CGTS today - and I love it! Except for the fact that the coolant light came on. Question is this: can I just top off with water until I have a chance to get some? I don't have coolant at home. If I can top it off with water, how long do I have to get to the shop for a check - assuming no leak? Thanks for the info and sorry if it's a silly question :)

1schoir Member

1schoir

Posted
Posted

Top it off with distilled water. A quart or less will not affect the mixture sufficiently to have any adverse effects on the temperature at which it will freeze.

Just keep an eye on the level, inspect the hoses and look under the car to try to determine the cause of coolant loss.

Regards, Maurice.

hahnmgh63 Member

hahnmgh63

Posted
Posted (edited)

As 1schoir said, just top it off with Distilled water, no problem. Most manufacturers go overboard on the Coolant to Water ratio anyways. 50/50 is fine for the Arctic Circle but 60~70 Water to 40~30 Coolant is better cooling for most climates. Water conducts heat better than Glycol, that is why most racing engines use almost purely water.

Edited by hahnmgh63
fullbirdmusic Member

fullbirdmusic

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Excellent - thanks for the responses! That's what I ended up doing. Took about 2.5L. Shouldn't be an issue, I don't think.

There was some air that escaped when I opened the cap, so I'm pretty sure it's all still sealed. Checked under the car yesterday as well because I had it inspected for registration and it was all bone dry.

Since I just got the car from shipment, I'm assuming the dealership just didn't check it before the sale. Funny it was low, since I asked the inspector to check all the fluids when I paid him to go there before I bought the car! :drive:

Anyway, thanks again for the responses - very helpful! :beer:

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.