Engine coolant consumption
- Make
- Lancia
- Model
- Ypsilon Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2003–2011
- 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 | 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. 1088A10) | |
| 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 | Continue according to the instructions in See table X10 ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS | |
| 3 | BUBBLING CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
1.2 8v 1.2 16v Heater | Check that there are no bubbles or oil in the coolant reservoir | Continue to Step 4 | Presence of fluid bubbling: cylinder head gasket damaged | Replace the gasket ( Op. 1016C10) |
1.2 8v 1.2 16v Air Conditioner | Check that there are no bubbles or oil in the coolant reservoir | Continue to Step 4 | Presence of fluid bubbling: cylinder head gasket damaged | Replace the gasket (Op. 1016C11) |
| 4 | CYLINDER HEAD HYDRAULIC SEAL CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| 1.2 8v | Check the hydraulic seal of the cylinder head (Op. 1016C04) | Continue to Step 5 | Seal ineffective | Replace the cylinder head (Op. 1016C24) |
| 1.2 16v | Check the hydraulic seal of the cylinder head | Continue to Step 5 | Seal ineffective | Replace the cylinder head (Op. 1016C20) |
| 5 | ENGINE MONOBLOC HYDRAULIC SEAL CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check the hydraulic seal of the engine monobloc | Continue to Step 6 | Seal ineffective | Replace the monobloc (Op. 1012A10) | |
| 6 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | End of diagnosis | Fault persists | Search for the fault starting from another symptom' | |
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