Coolant problems

[TiGrayMsp716]

How many people are going thru a lot of coolant? I've had to add coolant to my car twice already since I bought it in september. Is this normal for the MSP? I haven't used up this much coolant in a car before.

 

[mp3moose]

Have you turned up the boost? That can frequently cause coolant leaks on the MSP.
Moose

 

[girth]

It's not normal. Take it to the dealership so they have it marked on record as being a problem this soon. You're more than likely leaking coolant from 1 of the hoses --- do a search on "coolant leak" for help finding the possible leak.

 

[mazda03speed]

look on top of your tranny case to see if there is dried up coolant there. I am taking my car back for the 2nd time to get the heater hose replaced b/c it's dripping coolant. It's not enough to leave a puddle on the ground, but enough to notice the smell as it burns off.

 

[Dexter]

wierd that i havent had much of a coolant issue. i had to add some for the first time in almost a year of ownership. *shrugs*

 

[jonnydoe48]

i am near low, but there are no leaks for me. its just that i need to add some heh (been a little more than 6 months)

i guess it depends on alot of factors, but leaks are always a possibility according to certain threads i have seen.

 

[jflo]

it's weird...my car's coolant was up to full everytime i turned off my car. now it's almost all the way down to low.

 

[Brian MP5T]

I haven't heard of a leak problem. Take it to the dealer. It isn't normal.