On Fri, 20 Oct 2000, Scott Allen wrote to mg-t@autox.team.net:
> To make a long story short I drove to and from work today and when I got
> home I checked the coolant level and it was about 1/2" above the core.
> After double-checking there's no leaks and there's no cooant getting into
> the engine. I topped the coolant off again and observed the car as it ran
> and it looks like I'm losing it through the overflow tube.
>
> While I can expect some fluid loss as it heats up and expands I think that
> the amount I'm losing is excessive. So what gives? Anyone have an idea on
> this one?
Don't worry about it Scott. The manual's "1/2 inch below the filler neck"
isn't a critical measurement. You're losing some coolant out the overflow
due to expansion, which isn't unusual for these cars. If the level drops
to 1/2 inch above the bottom of the expansion tank, and if it normalizes
at that level (doesn't drop lower), then consider it normal for your
engine.
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