Coolant level slightly above Max line

[jajcek82]

Hi. I couldn't find answer to my question so decided to create new thread.
( apologies if there is similar thread already) I read a lot about coolant loss , and decided to take my car for possible leak investigation as I had to top up between services. It's 2016 Leon FR Estate 1.4 eco TSI. Car was investigated twice in a space of 7 months and approx 8k miles between both checks with nothing found by the Seat main dealer in Reading.The level has dropped down from nearly Max to just above Min line so I did top it up just under Max using G13 as recommended. After topping it up , car went for service 3 weeks ago as well as for another possible coolant leak check. Second pressure test was carried out, again ,with nothing found. I just checked coolant today , after around 300miles drive since last inspection and...coolant level on the Hot engine is around 2mm above Max line on the expansion tank?? Is it ok to keep that level as it is now or is it better to remove excess of 2mm? Will that small difference cause any problems?
Thank you for your help
Regards
Jack

 

[Compo1]

I wouldn't worry about been 2mm above the max line it wont cause an issue.

If you check before and after driving you would probably find the level changes slightly anyway, if your concerned buy a syringe and take some out.

 

[SuperV8]

I wouldn't worry about 2mm on your coolant level. Temperature and gradient both effect the reading.

 

[jajcek82]

Thank you both for your replies. If it something that I don't have to worry about than I guess I'm going to leave it as it is.

 

[nd-photo.nl]

2mm is not something to be worried about, but you can always use a simple extraction pump to remove the excess if you want to

 

[jajcek82]

I took my daughter's Calpol syringe and removed 25ml so on the cold engine it's just under Max. I will check up level on Hot again tomorrow morning. I just don't understand, why after pressure test level raised above what was topped up by me before inspection...thank you all for your help

 

[Compo1]

I took my daughter's Calpol syringe and removed 25ml so on the cold engine it's just under Max. I will check up level on Hot again tomorrow morning. I just don't understand, why after pressure test level raised above what was topped up by me before inspection...thank you all for your help

Throw that syringe away mate, please dont use it for your daughter's calpol again.

 

[jajcek82]

Oh yes of course it won't be used again