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I keep adding coolant V70-XC70 2004

posted by  Aaroruth on  Tue Jul 9 07:51 CST 2013
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I just bought a V70 2004. Twice it has asked me to fill the coolant, and it seems to have drank a good amount. I can't find a leak. What is gooing on?








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    I keep adding coolant V70-XC70 2004

    posted by  jwalker on  Wed Jul 10 06:33 CST 2013
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    Check for a leak at the hose below the coolant reservoir. I once saw a 2003 leaking from that area. Not sure if it was the hose or perhaps something else...








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      I keep adding coolant V70-XC70 2004

      posted by  Litespeed on  Wed Sep 4 08:01 CST 2013
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      I had the same problem with my 2004 XC70. It turned out to be a pinhole leak in the radiator. I found it while removing the cover at the bottom of the radiator during a timing belt change.
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    I keep adding coolant V70-XC70 2004

    posted by  John.a on  Tue Jul 9 22:53 CST 2013
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    When I flushed my 2003 V70T I kept adding coolant as well,, the first few days I thought it was an air bubble.. BUT was a loose clamp,, Check all hose connectors.
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    I keep adding coolant V70-XC70 2004

    posted by  KlausC on  Tue Jul 9 18:19 CST 2013
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    Most of the heater core bugs have been worked out by 2004, but that is still something to look at. Check the carpet by the gas pedal for stickyness, which would be coolant.

    Pulling the spark plugs and shining a small flashlight down on the piston will show a leak - IF the cylinder looks shiney and new. Then you will need a costly head gasket.







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    posted by  riverbend on  Tue Jul 9 16:05 CST 2013
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    Has any cooling system work been done on the car recently ? If so, it might just need to be refilled.

    If not, remove the spark plugs and look at the tips for a green tint, indicating coolant is getting into the cylinders.

    Greg






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