Another Coolant Question - Land Rover Forums

TheUninformedOwner · #1 07-10-2009, 12:05 AM

I keep hearing about coolant problems so I want to check my level. Where is it???? I can't find the coolant under the hood. I admit, I didn't try more than 3 minutes--but anyone can give me a quick location?

Also, what are signs that you have a coolant leak? My temp gage is always at the 50% level which I believe is normal.

What causes these coolant leaks?

And for a preemptive strike--yes I know about the Freelander Cooling kit and why it's needed. Can anyone testify that this is the answer to our prayers?

TheUninformedOwner · #2 07-13-2009, 08:31 PM

Ok... I admit, it was a dumb question. My last car had blue coolant. I looked harder today and saw this car has a different color coolant used--reddish of sorts.

This is the situation: I have had the car (2.5L) 9 months, 3,000 miles. Coolant still on the Max level. Not totally clear; slightly cloudy. But definitely not that bad.

Any thoughts? What should I be looking for? Are there any warnings signs as far as the coolant or even oil colors go?

It might be good to know: 83k miles on this vehicle.

squid · #3 07-16-2009, 11:53 AM

As you face the front of the truck, the resevoir is on the left toward the back of the engine compartment. It is usually translucent white with a black cap.