949

i just got my second warning light. i can smell coolant in the engine bay. should i have them do a pressure test on the coolant or will they just deny it.

Shan3

I also had it happen again around 26k miles. I just topped it off. No odor of coolant under the hood for me.

949

this issue cant be an air bubble anymore. it has to be something else. air bubbles only occur much earlier.

DWP

Why would you not take it in? Don't tell them what to do, just tell them about the problem.

qwijibo

Update: After two low coolant alerts, added a total of half a liter. Notified dealer at 25K mile service, they pressure tested and yes, my water pump was bad too. Replaced under warranty. I never smelled any coolant. Hope I don't need to get another on my own dime every 25K. If you are getting these alerts, especially if you smell coolant, you need to have them check it out.

Tony53

Blake's Garage

This happened to my twice as well. I just toped off the coolant each time and its been good. Audi Dealer said its common.

turbojb

I've just joined the club too on 2016 S3 Got a low coolant alert a few months ago, the level was just below the min line in the reservoir. Topped it off and mentioned it at the 45k service and they said they found no issue. I've noticed the coolant level goes from the max to min line within about a month, so made an appt this morning since I'm now at 48,600 miles (close to warranty expiring), and now they said the water pump needs to be replaced. So glad it will be handled under warranty.

While I was there, I also mentioned an issue with the exhaust, a noise from the rear. They take me out to the bay and point at the resonator delete and say that's an aftermarket part lol. I reminded them it's an official Audi part that was installed by them So that may need replacing as well or just re-clamped/welded.

ZKoll

I have a 2015 A3, had it for a around a year and a half, just hit 80k. Recently the “switch off engine, check coolant level” alert appeared, so I checked coolant level and it was really low, checked the coolant lines and couldn't see and visible leaks. Looked at the water pump, and couldn’t see any visible leaks, put the car up on jack stands and took off the under trays (way too complicated), added water. And told my friend to turn on the car and right above the plastic pan, it was just spewing coolant. Put my hand above it too feel where it was coming from but couldn’t see or feel anything besides warm coolant and water running down my arm, it’s been sitting in my drive way for about a week with everything puddled up underneath it. Anyone have any info on this bs problem? Appreciate it. And I’m hoping no ones gonna say head gasket issues

RkyMtnMac

I have a 2013 Audi Q5 3.0. The coolant light illuminated however the engine temperature gauge did not show any change in temperature. The reservoir was 1/2 quart low on coolant. I filled to just above the minimum line. The coolant light is still illuminated. The dealership is 20 miles away. If the engine temperature is not rising, would it be a safe bet to drive the vehicle to the dealer with the coolant light illuminated?