SMAX Low Coolant Level

My 2010 Ford SMAX, diesel engine, is showing a low coolant level. It has 174843 km on the clock. The check engine light is on, and the error memory stores an error related to it. The coolant is visibly low, but I don't see any obvious leaks around the radiator hoses or the coolant reservoir. Could this be a head gasket issue, or perhaps related to the cooling fan?

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I had a similar issue with my SMAX. The coolant light kept coming on. Check to see if you have white smoke at any point, especially when you just started the engine. Is your engine overheating?

No white smoke that I've noticed, and the engine temperature gauge seems normal, no overheating. Did your SMAX have the same symptoms, even without the overheating? Was the check engine light also on?

Yes, the check engine light was on as well and no overheating detected. After topping it off a couple of times, I'd suggest bringing it to a workshop. It's probably something small, I recommend getting it fixed before it becomes something big and expensive to repair.

Thanks for the advice. I took it to a local shop, and it turned out to be a minor leak from a hose connection, nothing major thankfully. The total repair cost was 52€, including a top-up of the coolant. Appreciate the help!

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