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Old 10-04-2008, 03:13 PM
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Hi,

How frequently should I have to add coolant? My warning goes on about once a year, is that normal? Also, my driving is limited to the city. Right now I'm getting less than 14 MPG, that's pretty sad. Does that sound normal?
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Old 10-06-2008, 10:07 AM
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im pretty sure having to put coolant in every year is not really normal.. could be wrong though.. i dotn knwo how ur mileage is soo terrible.. i drive my T5 really agressive all in the city and have never registered less than 22mpg...
 
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Hi,

How frequently should I have to add coolant? My warning goes on about once a year, is that normal? Also, my driving is limited to the city. Right now I'm getting less than 14 MPG, that's pretty sad. Does that sound normal?
Thanks!
Your reservoir cap might be bad. You can get a new for about $8 at NAPA or online.

The poor gas mileage could be due to a bad MAF. Try unplugging it and see if anything changes. If not, your MAF is bad or needs to be cleaned.
 
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Old 10-06-2008, 05:44 PM
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im pretty sure having to put coolant in every year is not really normal.. could be wrong though.. i dotn knwo how ur mileage is soo terrible.. i drive my T5 really agressive all in the city and have never registered less than 22mpg...
woow.. my 01 t5 s60 get around 22 driving 70mph 90% freeway.. something doesnt sound normal here?


 
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You guys been doing service to your car...Regular Maintenance?

How many miles does your car have?

My 2002 S60 T5 gets 25 City, 27-31 Highway
 
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