Hi All,

 

I had a new cam belt and water pump fitted by a Skoda garage a couple of weeks ago, here in Southampton.

Yesterday, the cooliant level warning light came on, had a look and the level was below the minimum level.

Topped it up yesterday, and the level does seem to have moved slightly. 
Is it possible that it’s something the garage hasn’t done correctly, or just a coincidence that it’s happened just after the cars been in.

My superb is 2016.

 

Thanks,

 

Tim.

It's not impossible, we all make mistakes. At the same time though, it might just be something as simple as it being airlocked and clearing the trapped bubbles as you drove it. The level will always go up and down marginally due to thermal expansion.

 

If you've got a decent sized bit of cardboard, slide that under the car and leave it over night, then see if there's any wet patches in the morning. If not, put it back and run it up to temperature, let it idle a while and see if it drops any.

 

Failing that, nip it back to the garage and ask them to have a quick double check for signs of a leak.

Thanks for reply.

I will do as suggested over the next couple of days and report back.

Thanks again,

Tim

7 hours ago, Timcooper55 said:

Hi All,

 

I had a new cam belt and water pump fitted by a Skoda garage a couple of weeks ago, here in Southampton.

Yesterday, the cooliant level warning light came on, had a look and the level was below the minimum level.

Topped it up yesterday, and the level does seem to have moved slightly. 
Is it possible that it’s something the garage hasn’t done correctly, or just a coincidence that it’s happened just after the cars been in.

My superb is 2016.

 

Thanks,

 

Tim.

Which dealer did you go to?

On 01/04/2022 at 18:02, StevesTruck said:

let it idle a while and see if it drops any

@Timcooper55 Be careful not to confuse coolant with water condensation from A/C system.

If you've got any liquid under your car, just check with your finger. There'll be no possible mistake.  

Just an update.

Did put a sheet of cardboard under the engine after a car journey and no drips.

Also been monitoring the level, which has stayed the same.

So can only assume it was an airlock as suggested.

 

Many thanks for the advice given here, I was panicking to start with.

It shows these forums work.

 

Cheers,

 

Tim

Glad you got it sorted. Always look for the simple stuff first 👍