2slo4my7

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So after a couple of 20min sessions last time at Calabogie I found my coolant to be low, as in the AST was pretty much empty, after driving it back home. Last time I was under the car I noticed the lower rad hose was a bit wet where it connected to the block but I don't think that would be enough to do this.

I filled her back up after the last two drives in town that I took with it and now it is at the top level and stays there. Checked it many times after wards to make sure it wasn't going back down/burning it. Car runs perfect with no issues at all.

So my question would be is it normal for these cars that the coolant would go down after a few sessions on track? or is this just caused by my leak?

Thanks

Mahjik

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Oil, yes. Coolant no.

Probably. Get a pressure tester or take it somewhere to have them pressure test the cooling system for leaks. Most likely you have a leak that happens either under pressure or heat (or possibly both).

2slo4my7

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Alright i'll check it out thanks!

GoodfellaFD3S

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You should not be knowingly tracking your car with any kind of leak, especially coolant or oil. Period. It's a hazard to yourself and others on the track...... sorry for the lecture, but if we were on the same track I wouldn't be a happy camper.

KenSpeC

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Amen, i lost my VR FD to someone that did this. Had a coolant leak from a cracked hose but still decided to track their car andwhen the hose finally let go and leaked coolant all over the track when i was chasing them down and caused me to slip and spin with no way of saving her.

I dont know why people dont run water with water wetter when going to the track. it saves time with clean up as well.

2slo4my7

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There were no visual leaks and still aren't, which is why I found it odd that it was low. I wouldn't run on track with a leak. I only pointed out that the one hose had a slight sweat that was turning into a leak which is the only place I am assuming it went to but I really don't know.

As I said I've driven it around town a few times now since then and the coolant level is always fine so it is a bit odd that it only happened on track but I will take a closer look at it soon. Water temps never went higher than 212f on track either.