my vauxhall vectra 17td is using a lot of water what would the problem be?

Answer 1

It must be going somewhere and if there's no sign of external leakage it must be getting into your engine block somehow, either via a blown head gasket or even a cracked block.
Do you have any starting or running problems?
How is the oil level and is there any sludge to be seen?
Is it blowing steam out the exhaust pipe?

Answer 2

Run the car on fast idle for 5 minutes. If no water drips onto the ground, look at the exhaust. If steam is coming out you have a blown head gasket. This is a common fault on Vauxhalls.

Answer 3

Have a look over your radiator you may have a pinhole leak, there is some stuff called radweld chuck that in it may clog up the leak , check your pipe work, if none of these you have a headgasket problem , you will see your exhaust with water dripping out, and also check your oil it maybe going a milky colour from oil and water mixed

Answer 4

it cauld be anything from a slight leak to headgasket failure.. need to know more tho

u wont be able to see the leak if its in the head gasket but u will get a lot of pressure in the header bottle ..if the leak isnt visable..cheak carpets cauld be heater matrix or a faulty water pump that only leaks after a run ..then is left over night..

Answer 5

there must be a leak somewhwere, after you have driven it for a while, get out and look underneath the front of the car and see if you can see any leeks. if you can see water on the floor, flip the bonnett and see if you can see exactly where its coming from. it may be something simple.

Answer 6

It is imposible to tell without seeing the car in person. My guess if you cant see any leaks. The head gasket has gone.

Answer 7

possibly a leakage....get it checked out xx