sbA3
27-08-2006, 10:02 AM
Hi.
Have a 2 year old A3 tdi and after taking a close look at my coolant in the expansion tank I am fairly sure I see oil in it. That can't be good. Having extracted some coolant the grey sludge floats so pretty sure it is oil - not huge amounts but the coolant is not a healthy red/pink colour.
This really is not what I expected from a newish car with 30K on it. Kicking myself for not investigating it when I bought it in May cos I noticed the discoloration then.
Could this be anything other than a cylinder head gasket?
Well at least it is well inside warranty.
If it is a head job then should I expect a perfect car back or is there more to come?
Dealership on Tuesday will post back but advice most welcome.
Thanks,.
Have a 2 year old A3 tdi and after taking a close look at my coolant in the expansion tank I am fairly sure I see oil in it. That can't be good. Having extracted some coolant the grey sludge floats so pretty sure it is oil - not huge amounts but the coolant is not a healthy red/pink colour.
This really is not what I expected from a newish car with 30K on it. Kicking myself for not investigating it when I bought it in May cos I noticed the discoloration then.
Could this be anything other than a cylinder head gasket?
Well at least it is well inside warranty.
If it is a head job then should I expect a perfect car back or is there more to come?
Dealership on Tuesday will post back but advice most welcome.
Thanks,.