Red temp light on after cold start?

[straightliner]

After my 06 was parked outside for about 10 hours in 10 degree weather plus the appropriate windchill. I had the red thermometer light on my speedo come on after i started it. I then parked the car in my heated garage until the following day and have not had the problem since.

Anybody else experience this??

Chris

[vwluca]

If it's OK when warm then it must be because your coolant level is a little low. These cars are very sensitive when a little low. When your engine is cold the coolant level decreases a little and when it warms up, the volume increases a little so this is why your light goes off.

Make sure you use G12 coolant only mixed with 50/50 water.

DON'T OVERFILL ! cause you'll have problems later on caused by coolant migration. ( you might want to read posts on this forum.

Luc
Montreal, Canada