Q: Coolant leakage around the EGR cooler

asked by on December 27, 2016

recently went to VW workshop, they are saying there is a sign of coolant around EGR cooler, what does that mean. How serious is the issue and will it cost just to investigate? would be appreciate if you could help.

My car has 62052 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.

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