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Repeat Coolant Leak

slimtea_

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Just wanted to log this here in case others are seeing the same thing, my coolant warning light came on again this week, the last time it happened was back in early February last year Brought it into the dealer then and they just topped off the reservoir, no pressure test or deeper check and that was that, his time around, the level was low again, so I refilled it myself to get by, but I'm starting to think if there could be a slow leak somewhere, there's no leak under the car that I've seen but I haven't checked behind the engine yet
Who has come across a repeat coolant leak before?
 
That's a stonecold bummer and you're right to be suspicious of a slow leak. A lot of chatter on these points to a known head gasket issue with VW even issuing a service bulletin for it. Do you ever notice a sweet smell in or around the car after a drive?
 
Check for any leaks behind the engine and under the car since leaks can happen even in places you least expect like around the water pump, hoses or radiator.
 
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