[gerald6961]

Hi GuysI have a 1.4 petrol
Just noticed coolant water is a black /grey colour
onlydone 3600 mileage cananyone pleasecheck there's for me and report back the colour
Dose this signify a problem car is running ok

 

[NickyNoogle]

Hi Gerald, mine is just the same (only done 800 miles) so I guess this is the result of the anti-freeze/anti-corrosion mixture that has been put in the system. I don't think there is anything there for you to worry about.

 

[gerald6961]

Thanks NickyGerald

 

[EE Jogging]

I am glad I found this thread, I have a 208 on a 63 plate, have done 1200 miles to date and the colour of my coolant is a grey/black colour also.

 

[herbo]

Sorry to bump this thread guys. Any more information on what this is?
I have only ever seen red/blue coolant before, but my 208 gti (2014) also has grey/black colour in the reservoir, as mentioned here.
Can't find any coolant spec info in my handbook either...
Many thanks

 

[Tikoloshe]

Did a small topup after 5000 miles and mine is still reasonably clear blue on a 1.6thp. Maybe crap in the lines due to manufacturing?