arp2nr

This is our 1st Audi and I got a couple of questions about the coolant low indicator coming on.
This morning ( 30 deg F)when I went out to start the Q7 the center display indicated that the coolant fluid is low. When I looked into the coolant reservoir it was low. I had to add at least 52 ounces of water to bring it back to the right level.

The car is a 2008 Q7 with 25K miles do you guys thing at that age and mileage I would have a coolant leak?
The car lives in Massachusetts and this morning it was 30deg F . Prior to this we have had no problems of overheating and the temp gauge always sits at dead center temp. I was driving the Q7 yesterday, and I did not notice or get any warnings that the Q7 was overheating or had any problems. Normally the Q7 sitting in the driveway but for the past 2 weeks I have been using the Q7 every day.

Do you guy’s thing with the coolant running low but the gauge temp not overheating could it have hurt the engine in any way?
I asked the dealership and they said to just keep an eye on it, at 25k miles there should not be any coolant leaks.

Jusforfun

AFAIK there have been 3 coolant problems out of 494 Q7s here(AW)
One was a badly fitted hose that rubbed through on the cooling fan.
Another leaked into cylinder 6 after only 15 days
the final was a leak out at 4.5k

Let us know the outcome.

TURNEM

Careful when toping off with just water, you lose engine freeze protection. Read manual as they require a specific coolant. My Q7 coolant light also comes on occasionally when first starting on colder mornings then stays off the rest of the day.

arp2nr

thanks
I picked up a bottle today and I m going to balane the mix tomarrow. When