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dingg1



Member Since: 29 Jun 2013
Location: PORTUGAL
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2007 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.2 SC V8 Stornoway Grey

I had a tiny leak as you have and had a major journey to Portugal where I now live, I didn't fancy something letting go in a bigger way on the journey so bunged in some k seal, I kept an eye on all temps and there was no sign of anything getting hotter than usual, that was a year ago.
I have used the car in ambient temps up to 36 deg C. It hasn't missed a beat and has only required 300ml of coolant adding in 12 months and 15000km.
I'm a convert, it did the job for me.
Very Happy

Post #531803 22nd Oct 2019 3:41pm
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dazza1983



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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Santorini Black

INTERETSING.. Thanks

its certainly something to consider. Regards

Daz

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2011 (61plate) 4.4 tdv8
sumatra black

previous cars

e46 m3
e53 x5

Post #531807 22nd Oct 2019 3:53pm
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Highroller



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United Kingdom 2005 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 V8 Java Black

+1 for K Seal.

Dazza, I reckon you may have just had an air lock.
Keep an eye on the level as previously mentioned. Use the UV bottle & if all ok or minimal loss. Add K seal. Thumbs Up

Post #531809 22nd Oct 2019 4:21pm
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dazza1983



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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Santorini Black

and the k seal will be all good for my car? I can just carry on as if it never happened lol?

Interesting to see people have such split views? Regards

Daz

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2011 (61plate) 4.4 tdv8
sumatra black

previous cars

e46 m3
e53 x5

Post #531837 22nd Oct 2019 7:38pm
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dingg1



Member Since: 29 Jun 2013
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2007 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.2 SC V8 Stornoway Grey

Yes

Split views but take note of the people that have used it without issue.
Plenty will say its snake oil but they're the same people who haven't used it.

I used it as described and have encountered no issues whatsoever. Very Happy

Post #531843 22nd Oct 2019 8:34pm
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dingg1



Member Since: 29 Jun 2013
Location: PORTUGAL
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2007 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.2 SC V8 Stornoway Grey

Yes

Split views but take note of the people that have used it without issue.
Plenty will say its snake oil but they're the same people who haven't used it.

I used it as described and have encountered no issues whatsoever. Very Happy

Post #531844 22nd Oct 2019 8:35pm
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dingg1



Member Since: 29 Jun 2013
Location: PORTUGAL
Posts: 1348

2007 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.2 SC V8 Stornoway Grey

Yes

Split views but take note of the people that have used it without issue.
Plenty will say its snake oil but they're the same people who haven't used it.

I used it as described and have encountered no issues whatsoever. Very Happy

Post #531845 22nd Oct 2019 8:35pm
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dingg1



Member Since: 29 Jun 2013
Location: PORTUGAL
Posts: 1348

2007 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.2 SC V8 Stornoway Grey

Yes

Split views but take note of the people that have used it without issue.
Plenty will say its snake oil but they're the same people who haven't used it.

I used it as described and have encountered no issues whatsoever. Very Happy

Post #531846 22nd Oct 2019 8:35pm
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dennij



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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 V8 Buckingham Blue

I used a similar product on my 4.6 P38. You have to follow the instructions to the letter. In my case I had to flush out all the coolant from the system before adding the product (can’t remember it’s exact name). I never had any issues with it, kept the car for another 8 years and it was close to 150,000 miles when I finally sold it. So a good 60,000 miles covered by me. However, before taking the plunge and buying the K Seal I would be inclined to follow the advice already given and use your RR and keep an eye on the coolant level at least that way you’ll know for sure if there is any coolant loss or whether it was an air lock that caused the original issue.

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bembo449



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United Kingdom 2002 Range Rover Vogue Td6 Adriatic Blue

ive had several vehicles with crack blocks and two with cracked valve walls and one with a porus head , the cracked block cars smoked like mad , the crack valve wall cars pressurised the coolant system and coolant needed topping up but could take a few weeks , the porus head one refused to start when cold so I think if you had any of those there would be symptoms pal

Post #532031 24th Oct 2019 6:46pm
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