marspball
Active member
My 2000 beetle TDI has been losing massive amount of coolant. The reservoir keeps on getting empty, especially after driving on highways for about 100km. I took it to a local VW shop and they said that the problem is with the head gasket and that it needs to be replaced. However, this will set me back $800. I've done some searches here and it seems that a head gasket problem can cause coolant loss. But how does it really work? Is the coolant leaking into the cylinders? Is it safe for me to drive the beetle in the meantime as long as I keep on adding the coolant? Are there any TDI gurus in the Vancouver, BC area?