white steam out of the front when I drive for longer then 30 minutes
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My Name: zelery
- Posts: 1
- Joined: Sun Dec 22, 2013 1:30 pm
- Model: C3 2002-2005, Original shape model
- Year: 2003 (53)
- Engine Size: 1.4
- Fuel Type: Petrol
- Mileage: 90000
- Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
- DPF: No
My C3 (53 plate) has white Steam coming out of the front, when I drive for longer then 30 minutes. The Temp gauge only lights up half way and never in the red zone. The water tank has the right amount of water in and is not loosing any. what is wrong with my car? is it going to be expensive? thanks :
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My Name: Arfur Dent
- Posts: 3547
- Joined: Sat Jul 23, 2011 3:47 pm
- Model: C3 2002-2005, Original shape model
- Year: 2002 (52)
- Engine Size: 1.4 (16v)
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Mileage: 100000
- Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
- DPF: No
- LHD or RHD: RHD (UK)
- Engine name: DV4 16-valve diesel (90 PS)
- Has thanked: 356 times
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Welcome to the C3 forum zelery,
You have a small hole in the radiator or a coolant pipe, I would imagine.
Not terribly expensive, but get it fixed now as it will only get more expensive to fix later (as other parts are damaged, they need replacing too).
If you are careful you may be able to see where the steam is coming from with the bonnet up, but get someone who knows what they are doing if you are not safe and confident/competent.
Let us know how you get on.
It only takes a small amount of water to make a fair amount of steam. Your coolant level is going down, but you can't see it.The water tank has the right amount of water in and is not loosing any.
You have a small hole in the radiator or a coolant pipe, I would imagine.
Not terribly expensive, but get it fixed now as it will only get more expensive to fix later (as other parts are damaged, they need replacing too).
If you are careful you may be able to see where the steam is coming from with the bonnet up, but get someone who knows what they are doing if you are not safe and confident/competent.
Let us know how you get on.
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My Name: C3driver52
- Posts: 2013
- Joined: Sat Apr 30, 2011 7:40 pm
- Model: C3 2002-2005, Original shape model
- Year: 2003 (03)
- Engine Size: 1.4 i
- Fuel Type: Petrol
- Mileage: 79984
- Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
- DPF: No
- LHD or RHD: RHD (UK)
- Engine name: TU3 (75 PS)
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Euro Car Parts have Radiators for your Citroen C3, so this can give you an idea of the cost of parts if its the radiator.
Use the correct coolant in the Citroen C3 - this post can help you do that. It can also help you refill the cooling system and bleed the air out.
Use the correct coolant in the Citroen C3 - this post can help you do that. It can also help you refill the cooling system and bleed the air out.
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