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Coolant loss

Fistaash
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Hello in looking for help / advice I own a 14 plate ford fiesta zetec 1.25 I have been losing coolant which I have been topping up with water I know it's not the right thing to do .  there is no sludge in the oil cap and it's not running bad also no signs of leaks under the car at least from a quick look I only do short trips and it don't always lose a lot  Can anybody give advice or help .many thanks 

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    There are a number of threads on this site about this subject.   Could be the cap or possibly cracks in the coolant container apparently.

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    Thanks I'm certain there is no crack in the tank or 

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    13 minutes ago, Fistaash said:

    Thanks I'm certain there is no crack in the tank or 

    You can’t always see the cracks. 

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    Apparently, the cracks can be so fine that it only leaks when hot.

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    21 minutes ago, Bobr said:

    Apparently, the cracks can be so fine that it only leaks when hot.

    Totally true, I had a 2013 Fiesta & it only leaked after it had got hot (& whilst cooling down), I took it to Fords & they said the expansion tank had fractured (also a recall). 

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