3022762 - X08 ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION

The coolant consumption is high (it needs topping up frequently)
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
Bleed the air and check that the fault no longer occursCheck whether there is white smoke in the exhaustThe fault is still presentContinue to Step 1
There is white smoke in the exhaustContinue to Step 4
1CAP EFFICIENCY CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the efficiency of the capContinue to Step 2Cap not working properlyReplace the cap
2SYSTEM LEAKAGE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Carry out the cooling system leak test Op.   0510C30  Continue to Step 3There are coolant leaks See table   X10  ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS
3BUBBLING CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that there are no bubbles or oil in the coolant reservoirContinue to Step 4Presence of fluid bubbling: cylinder head gasket damagedReplace the seal Op. 1010C10
4CYLINDER HEAD HYDRAULIC SEAL CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the hydraulic seal of the cylinder headContinue to Step 5Seal ineffectiveReplace the cylinder head Op. 1016C24
5ENGINE MONOBLOC HYDRAULIC SEAL CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the hydraulic seal of the engine monoblocContinue to Step 6Seal ineffectiveReplace engine block Op. 1011A10
6CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'