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2nd December 2018, 12:24 PM
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Low Coolant warning today!
Haven't used the S8 for a couple of weeks and starting it today got a low coolant warning.
Indeed it was low, and as an emergency measure I topped up with softened water. It took about 750ml to get up to the correct level.  Now I have to confess I haven't checked this in ages, so it could have been low for a while, though I think I would have noticed. So I'll monitor it regularly. But what do I get to put in it now, assuming it will be OK for a while as is? The label says G12, but looking online it appears that G12+, G12++ or G13 supersede that. Where would you recommend going and for what, to top up? I have a VW dealer not far away who ought to have coolant in the parts department. Looking on ECP they recommend TRIPLE QX Antifreeze (Red (Concentrate) Antifreeze/Coolant 1Ltr) Product Code: 523770482, which is only £5/litre. And would you syphon some out of the tank and top up with concentrate?
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2003 D2 FL S8. Irish Green Pearl/Beige. Solar sunroof, auto-dim mirrors, electric rear seat functions and extended leather. Ski hatch retrofit. Aftermarket reversing camera. DVB-T and XCarlink now removed as redundant. 2016 Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country (4WD) with ALL the toys including adaptive cruise etc. etc. Osmium Grey with Blonde/Charcoal leather interior. Polestar performance "optimisation".  (Even rarer than a D2 S8!) Oh, and a brand new engine at just under 30,000 miles on the factory one!  Finally: gone, but not forgotten..... 1998 D2 PF S8. Agate Grey/Platinum. Every option (I think) except electric rear seats, Tiptronic steering wheel, ski hatch, towbar & dimming door mirrors. e.g. Cruise control, NavPlus/TV, Bose, GSM, Xenons, Solar roof, Parking sensors, Alcantara/leather everywhere of course.  (internal dimming mirror added later)1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon. Added Auto-dim mirror, Leather seats, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer. And before that a lot of Rover 800s, a few oddities, a lovely Triumph Dolomite 1850HL with Overdrive and way back in my schooldays an Austin Seven aka Mini 850! 
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