Engine coolant consumption
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Doblò Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2000–2010
- Section
- Consumption /leaks/ wear › Engine coolant consumption
Fault diagnosisEngine coolant consumption
ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION
The coolant consumption is high (it needs topping up frequently)
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bleed the air and check that the fault no longer occurs | End of diagnosis | The fault is still present | Continue to Step 1 | |
| 1 | CAP EFFICIENCY CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check the efficiency of the cap | Continue to Step 2 | Cap not working properly | Replace the cap Op. 0010T21 | |
| 2 | SYSTEM LEAKAGE CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Carry out the cooling system leak test Op. 0510C30 | Continue to Step 3 | There are coolant leaks | See table X10 ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS | |
| 3 | BUBBLING CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| 1.2 8v | Check that there are no bubbles or oil in the coolant reservoir | Continue to Step 4 | Fluid or bubbles: head gasket damaged | Replace the gasket Op. 1016C10 |
| 1.9 DIESEL | Check that there are no bubbles or oil in the coolant reservoir | Continue to Step 4 | Fluid or bubbles: head gasket damaged | Replace the gasket Op. 1016C10 |
1.2 8v Climatizzatore | Check that there are no bubbles or oil in the coolant reservoir | Continue to Step 4 | Fluid or bubbles: head gasket damaged | Replace the gasket Op. 1016C11 |
| 4 | CYLINDER HEAD HYDRAULIC SEAL CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check the hydraulic seal of the cylinder head | Continue to Step 5 | Seal insufficient | Replace the cylinder head Op. 1016C10 | |
| 5 | ENGINE MONOBLOC HYDRAULIC SEAL CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check the hydraulic seal of the engine monobloc | Continue to Step 6 | Seal insufficient | Replace the cylinder head Op. 1004E20 | |
| 6 | CHECKING CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | Fault persists | Search for the fault starting from another symptom' | ||
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