jkaudia8

I was going through my 1999 A8 that, I have owned for 2 weeks and I noticed that the coolant level to be way below the low level line. I have monitored it everyday and have not found any leaks and the reservior looks to be in perfect condtion.

The engine runs fine and the temp guage stays a little below the 1/2 mark. I went down to monterey last weekend driving hard and still performs fine. I plan to add more G12 and also take it in to the shop next week.

Any ideas on why the level could be that low without a leak and why it would not cause a problem being below the "low" line?

Josh

greenie

How low is low?

Mr. Ricco

seat? were you sitting up? Sometimes car leveling problems develop when the driver places both feet in the car.

jkaudia8

Yes, I beleive it was low when it was purchased, but does coolant evaporate over time? I was thinking the only reason to be low on coolant would be a leak. All other fluids are full. With no leaks, it is puzzling.

greenie

It depends on what the definition of is is! LOL

jkaudia8

I was outside of the car. The level is way below the low level line, near the bottom of the res.

greenie

and if you fill it now there wont be a problem?

greenie

but in the normal course of driving theres no way you are going to loose that much coolant sans a leak.

jkaudia8

not sure, but i guess i am curious, does coolant just diappear of time?

jkaudia8

that's want i am thinking. shouldn't there be a noticable overheating problem if the coolant is that low?