307 heat problem
Discussion
ive got a 307 1.6 16v 52 reg that ive had for the last 8 months. Within the last 2 months my car has been going through a lot of water. Every 2 weeks it needs filling up if i leave it any longer it will be completely empty. I do about 500-550 in 2 weeks but ive done that in a weekend before and its not affected the water level. so it seems like the water goes down over time not distance, which would lead me to believe its a leak. However this morning i was driving to work and it was getting hotter than normal, usually around 70 and goes up to 90 in traffic and then down again when i get moving. this morning it was hitting about 95 and i could see steam coming off the bonnet, when i got to work and checked the water it was half full and the radiator was steaming.
are these temps normal and what could be causing the water loss and heat increase when theres ample water ?
thanks
are these temps normal and what could be causing the water loss and heat increase when theres ample water ?
thanks
the leaks increased, it became half full from monday to wednesday. i did have a quick look yesterday but the car was wet from the road so it was hard to see any leak. Although i did see a build up of green what i thought was corrosion along the bottom of the rad. will have a better look tomorrow.
I would say go for a focus TDCi , they seem to be ok reliability wise infact the mk1 focus was proven to be as reliable as the jap stuff and the handling is sublime , i am currently using a grand scenic 1.5dci 105hp and im impressed and its not played up once unlike the laguna i had, if you are buying a new one it might be worth getting the megane as its has just been facelifted and improved and that 1.5 engine in 105hp guise is very gutsy , but if your buying secondhand avoid like the plague
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