Being the owner of a Porsche, you might have come across issues related to its coolant pipe. If that is the case, you must diagnose the fault in the coolant pipe for smooth operations of the vehicle’s engine and its cooling system.

In order to get over this, our Porsche specialists are here to help you identify a faulty coolant pipe in your car!

This article features all the possible problems that may have occurred with the coolant pipe of your Porsche. We will be discussing their causes and remedies as well. For further guidance and a thorough inspection of your vehicle, feel free to visit our workshop!

What is a Coolant Pipe?

Some may say that coolant pipe is a minor automotive, but no one can dispute its major importance in the proper functioning of the car’s radiator system or cooling system in general.

Coolant pipes remove the excessive heat from the car’s engine while maintaining an optimum operating temperature for the best efficiency and power output of the engine.

These pipes are actually the pathways for the flow of coolant, which carries the heat away from the engine.

Functions of a Coolant Pipe

The Porsche coolant pipe performs the following functions:

• Carries the coolant (acting as the radiating fluid) from the radiator to the engine.
• Circulates the fluid all around the engine, especially the cylinder heads to collect heat from the combustion chambers.
• The coolant pipes finally bring back the scorching hot liquid to the radiator so that it can be cooled down to its original temperature before the recirculation.

 

Symptoms of a faulty coolant pipe in Porsche

There are some signs which you should watch out for, as they indicate issues in the coolant pipe. They are mentioned as follows:

1.  Coolant Leaks and Puddles Under the Car

One of the major signs is that when you park your Porsche for extended periods of time, you’ll find an oily puddle beneath the engine area with a sweet odor.

The color of this leaking fluid maybe green or even red in some cases. This is the direct result of a faulty coolant pipe, and demands immediate action.

2. Sweet smell in the cabin

The coolant may have started leaking into the ducts of air con system. This results in the smell creeping into the interior of the Porsche. If you can smell a sweet aroma inside the cabin of your car it is a clear sign that coolant is leaking.

3. Trouble in starting the engine

The coolant leaking in the engine results in building up of grime over a period of time. This can affect the starter motor, and eventually cause problems in starting the engine.

4.  Temperature warning lights

Fault in your coolant pipe will make the temperature warning lights illuminate at a certain stage. This means that your engine is running at a dangerously high temperature.

Under such circumstances, your engine is susceptible to failure. You need to consult a Porsche repair and maintenance service.

Causes of Faults in Coolant Pipe

Mentioned below are some common causes of faults in coolant pipe:

• Coolant pipes made of plastic
• Exposure to heat
• Leakage of epoxy

At GERMAN AUTO SERVICE & SALES We Can Help  Repair &  Maintain Your Porsche

Under most of the circumstances, it is recommended to replace the plastic coolant piping with a more reliable material. However, when a vehicle comes on the road it will eventually need maintenance, especially the Porsches because their drivers push their limits more often so they demand more care and preventative measures.

To serve you and your Porsche, our expert Porsche mechanics at German Auto Service & Sales are here! Our team of Porsche experts specialize in the maintenance and repair of your Porsche.

Our motive is to provide the best repair and maintenance for the Porsche owners in Phoenix, AZ, and the surrounding areas of Scottsdale, Chandler, Glendale, and Tempe,AZ.