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For the most part MY2014 Is still rocking 59k miles in just minor issues another one I’ve noticed over the past couple days.
I got a check coolant level on a long drive (300mi) last week. No other problems and I didn’t stop to check because at the time I was driving on an overpass and figured it was cause the car wasn’t level for a period of time.
well I hopped in yesterday to run some errands and low and behold another coolant level check as soon as I turned the ignition. As well my thermostat started jumping up and down so went to auto zone and the reservoir was low. I topped up with some European blue formula (same as original) and left.
no engine issues or warnings but my thermostat still jumps up and down until settling just above 80 but creeping towards 10 and fluctuating in between.
So my concerns naturally are
A) any idea as to why I would lose coolant? Not white smoke from tailpipe, could the northeastern heat wave and my extra a/c use have something to do with it.
B) Should I be concerned with how much the thermostat in fluctuating? Honestly, it’s one of those things you don’t pay attention to until you do. The last time it started acting this crazy I had to have the water pump replaced. From my memory my engine would normally be just above 80 but it seems a tick higher than that. Could also be I really hadn’t noticed previously.
Any insight I’d appreciate
I got a check coolant level on a long drive (300mi) last week. No other problems and I didn’t stop to check because at the time I was driving on an overpass and figured it was cause the car wasn’t level for a period of time.
well I hopped in yesterday to run some errands and low and behold another coolant level check as soon as I turned the ignition. As well my thermostat started jumping up and down so went to auto zone and the reservoir was low. I topped up with some European blue formula (same as original) and left.
no engine issues or warnings but my thermostat still jumps up and down until settling just above 80 but creeping towards 10 and fluctuating in between.
So my concerns naturally are
A) any idea as to why I would lose coolant? Not white smoke from tailpipe, could the northeastern heat wave and my extra a/c use have something to do with it.
B) Should I be concerned with how much the thermostat in fluctuating? Honestly, it’s one of those things you don’t pay attention to until you do. The last time it started acting this crazy I had to have the water pump replaced. From my memory my engine would normally be just above 80 but it seems a tick higher than that. Could also be I really hadn’t noticed previously.
Any insight I’d appreciate