Why is the coolant level in the Range Rover Sport too low?

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LeGabriela
07/30/25 8:58am
The coolant level in the Range Rover Sport is too low because the coolant can evaporate, making it impossible to reach the standard level, or there may be a malfunction such as a water pump leak. Reasons for coolant evaporation: Damage to the coolant radiator tank, damage to the heater core, aging of the coolant hose connections, damage or loosening of the hose clamps, damage to the coolant pump, outlet flange, or sealing components of the cooling system. Reasons for water pump leakage: Wear on the dynamic and static rings of the mechanical seal. The cause of this wear is excessive tightness during installation. Inspect the dynamic and static rings of the mechanical seal; if there are signs of severe burning, blackened surfaces, deep marks, hardened sealing rubber, or loss of elasticity, this is due to over-tightening during installation.
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