Powertrain
generic / SAE
P2560
Engine Coolant Level Low
The coolant level monitor reports the engine coolant below the safe minimum after sensor checks pass. Continued operation risks overheating, head warping and head-gasket failure. The driver is warned and the ECM may reduce engine power until the level is restored.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number5 / 60
Possible causes
- External coolant leak (hose, radiator, water pump) high
- Missed top-up since last service medium
- Head gasket leaking coolant into combustion low
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 20–1500 €
- Estimated time: 0.2–6 h
- Component: cooling system
- Component: coolant
- MIL / check engine light
Sources
References
sae:J2012