Top up coolant message (2019 Vantage)

Top up coolant message (2019 Vantage)

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mx stu

Original Poster:

823 posts

230 months

Wednesday 4th September
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Afternoon,

Had a top up coolant message pop up on my 2019 Vantage earlier in the week and spoke with Grange Hatfield who said to top it up with 0.5L of water, which took it to an inch or so below the neck. However the message is still there. Looking through the forum I see a fair few issues with the sensor on the previous model but nothing really about the newer model. I've used it a couple of times (relatively short journeys) since the message has popped up and there have been no issues with engine temperature.

Anyone had similar issues?

I must say the biggest downside of ownership at the moment is the distance to the nearest main dealer and the lack of a decent (or any) independant in the local area (Cambridgeshire).


bogie

16,613 posts

279 months

Wednesday 4th September
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On the earlier model had the same issue, bought a new sensor for the coolant bottle, less than £20 and fit in 5 mins, easy job. Not sure about 2019 model, but maybe not too different ?

volvodrummer

107 posts

40 months

Wednesday 4th September
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There is a secondary expansion tank for the Turbos (and the rear diff?) located under the engine cover with the plaque. It's likely low there.
The rear diffs on these have been known to leak. Look for dried white/pink coolant stains around rear Ediff area.

kevin_cambs_uk

522 posts

61 months

Thursday 5th September
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Yep Cambridgeshire is starved of either main dealers or indies. Such a shame

mx stu

Original Poster:

823 posts

230 months

Thursday 5th September
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Thanks all for the suggestions, had someone look over it and nothing obvious so more tests required. Oh and also they've spotted a hydraulics leak. frown