145 - MiTo   1.4 16v TJet   ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION   X08   


 

 

TEST RESULTS

 

0

 

PRELIMINARY CHECKS

 

ALL OK

 

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED

 

ACTION

 

 

Bleed the air and check that the problem has disappeared.

 

End of diagnosis

 

The fault is still present.

 

Move on to Step 1

 

1

 

EXPANSION TANK CAP EFFICIENCY CHECK

 

ALL OK

 

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED

 

ACTION

 

 

Check the efficiency of the expansion tank cap using tool n.° 2000030000.

 

Move on to Step 2

 

Cap inefficient.

 

Replace the cap.

 

2

 

COOLING SYSTEM LEAKAGE CHECK

 

ALL OK

 

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED

 

ACTION

 

 

Check the seal of the cooling system

 Op. 0510C30 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM - LEAKAGE TEST

 

Move on to Step 3

 

There are engine cooling system leaks.

 

Proceed as instructed in the

 See table X010 ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS

 

3

 

CHECK FOR GURGLING

 

ALL OK

 

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED

 

ACTION

 

 

Check that no gurgling or oil is present in the coolant reservoir.

 

Move on to Step 4

 

Presence of fluid or air bubbles:

head gasket damaged.

 

Replace the damaged gasket.

 

4

 

CYLINDER HEAD HYDRAULIC SEAL CHECK

 

ALL OK

 

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED

 

ACTION

 

 

Check the hydraulic seal of the cylinder head.

 

Move on to Step 5

 

Seal not efficient.

 

Replace the cylinder head

 Op. 1016C10 SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD - R.R. AND REPLACE GASKET

 

5

 

ENGINE MONOBLOC HYDRAULIC SEAL CHECK

 

ALL OK

 

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED

 

ACTION

 

 

Check the hydraulic seal of the engine monobloc

 

End of diagnosis

 

Seal not efficient.

 

Replace the monobloc

 Op. 1004E20 ENGINE - DISMANTLING AND REASSEMBLY FOLLOWING OP.1004E10 - WASH AND CHECK DISMANTLED COMPONENTS - REFITTING CYLINDER HEAD AND OIL SUMP - DOES NOT INCLUDE OPERATIONS ON CYLINDER HEAD AND AUXILIARY UNITS

Coolant consumption is high (frequent topping up is required)