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coolant leak

disco

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Hi All

Having to top my coolant up every day , any ideas on the cause of this please

2011 156thp
 

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Are you getting a puddle under the car when it’s parked? If so, whereabouts under the engine is it?
Can you see any physical evidence of a leak under the bonnet? Loose/split hose anywhere?
Have you checked the oil filler cap to see if there is “sludge” underneath (water in the oil).
Is the screw cap on the expansion tank intact? Cracked cap can cause coolant leak under pressure.
Have you looked under the bonnet while someone revs the car up to see if there is anything obvious when the car is running?
 

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How much is it losing as everyday points to a full pressure leak which could mean the thermostat housing is cooked (Generic casualty) check hoses for seepage but looks like a new Tank job
 

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It could be the seal at the bottom of the engine look for leak around the sump of you see something like this.... IMG-20200411-WA0001.jpgas you can see the marks where the coolent as been leaking from it sometimes crystals and seals the leak.... Hope this helps you out.
Drive safe and stay lucky 🍀
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You don't normally see all that crap from a small coolant leak looks like its been going a good while probably the whole system will need completely flushing out once the problem has been sorted I may be completely wrong but I would be suspicious its coming from atop of the gearbox judging by its leaking pattern on the R/H/side so you need to check all the hose connection & the thermostat tank as a starter
 
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