Coolant light on start up

[dvid]

Hi all

After starting the car, the coolant light stays on for 30 secs - 3 or 4 mins then goes out, is it just a cae of a trip to Halfrauds for some Anti Freeze and whacking it in? :baby::whistle::trampoline:

[wilko66]

probably mate, have you checked the coolant? it needs to be half way up the expansion tank. if its a bit low the light will come on. When the engine is warm the level rises slightly so the light would go out. Have a look under the bonnet and make sure the coolant is half way up the tank. But only when its cold :D If you get some antifreeze make sure its the O.A.T as recommened by MG

[Andyf]

had the same issue with my MK2, topped it up with some antifreeze from Halfords and it has been more or less fine (it's come on 2 or 3 times but for less than a minute)