Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2010 2:12 am
aravian_14 wrote: Oh sorry i left out the part on topping up water. I realised that when i changed my radiator and topped up with proper coolant(not water), the coolant level dropped rather significantly after just few days of driving. This was after i had replaced all the worn out hoses. So i don't think it could be due to leakage. I think i had to top up about 1 litre of water.
After topping up water, i drove around for a while but without switching on the air con. The temperature was maintained at around 70. But i think it would have shot up if I had switched on the air con and drove instead. Didn't dare to try haha.
Regarding the bubbling, it starts with very calm slow bubbling, then after a few mins the coolant starts bubbling rapidly and i can see the colour turning from red(coolant) to a milky colour like u mentioned.
Anyways, i am going to send it to the mechanic this weekend to get it checked out. Thanks bro.
u probably need a top over haul. your gasket worn and when engine get heated up, the pressure force thru the worn gasket to it sip thru your water thread. Get it done fast before too much water enter into the engine. U probably might encounter white smoke coming out from the exhaust soon. check your engine oil, ensure it doesnt turn into chocolate milk. No matter wat, drive less and get it check asap or u might got into bigger problem soon.