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Patrick0525 said:
OMG 2qts low on coolant.
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Yeah, it was concerning. At that low a level, I looked around for any signs of leakage when I was working on it. I didn’t find any hint of coolant leaking anywhere, so my assumption is that it was filled low from the start and as the system purged all of the remaining air over time, it got lower. Could be wrong, but it’s the most likely scenario I can see. I’ll keep monitoring the level when she visits our boys and see if it stays stable. The Honda dealership didn’t notice it when they did her oil change. She was frustrated by it and I was like “Mom, this is exactly why I do all of my own maintenance. Checking your own fluids isn’t difficult each time you fill up with gas. I can show you what to check.” And she just waved her hands in the air dismissively and said “I don’t know any of that stuff! That’s why I took it to the dealer because they should!” 🤦🏻‍♂️
 
Panda87 said:
Yeah, it was concerning. At that low a level, I looked around for any signs of leakage when I was working on it. I didn’t find any hint of coolant leaking anywhere, so my assumption is that it was filled low from the start and as the system purged all of the remaining air over time, it got lower. Could be wrong, but it’s the most likely scenario I can see. I’ll keep monitoring the level when she visits our boys and see if it stays stable. The Honda dealership didn’t notice it when they did her oil change. She was frustrated by it and I was like “Mom, this is exactly why I do all of my own maintenance. Checking your own fluids isn’t difficult each time you fill up with gas. I can show you what to check.” And she just waved her hands in the air dismissively and said “I don’t know any of that stuff! That’s why I took it to the dealer because they should!” 🤦🏻‍♂️
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I know people like that. One of them is looking at extensive wiring harness repair because she couldn't be bothered to start her truck at least once a week and keep rodent poison/deterrent. They've been pulling insulation off the firewall and packing it under the upper plenum.
 
Kennedy01 said:
I know people like that. One of them is looking at extensive wiring harness repair because she couldn't be bothered to start her truck at least once a week and keep rodent poison/deterrent. They've been pulling insulation off the firewall and packing it under the upper plenum.
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Wiring harness work is a bear. Hope she doesn’t start having lots of little electric gremlins with that vehicle!

Does it happen to be a VW? We had a 2018 Atlas and in one winter’s night (because the engine was warm), rodents got into the engine bay, chewed a bunch of wire sheathing (I was told it was soy based), packed a bunch of nest material and food on top of the VR6, and chewed on some other random things in the bay. They’ve ignored every other vehicle we’ve ever owned. Did have a squirrel take a 20mi trip in the engine bay of my Navigator once though 😂. Scared the snot out of me when I popped the hood for my routine checks and it jumped out!
 
Panda87 said:
Yeah, it was concerning. At that low a level, I looked around for any signs of leakage when I was working on it. I didn’t find any hint of coolant leaking anywhere, so my assumption is that it was filled low from the start and as the system purged all of the remaining air over time, it got lower. Could be wrong, but it’s the most likely scenario I can see. I’ll keep monitoring the level when she visits our boys and see if it stays stable. The Honda dealership didn’t notice it when they did her oil change. She was frustrated by it and I was like “Mom, this is exactly why I do all of my own maintenance. Checking your own fluids isn’t difficult each time you fill up with gas. I can show you what to check.” And she just waved her hands in the air dismissively and said “I don’t know any of that stuff! That’s why I took it to the dealer because they should!” 🤦🏻‍♂️
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Sorry to read that ur mom got into a huff.
I was able to train my wife to connect/disconnect the 12v SAE cable to the Batteryminder charger every time she parks in the garage. I remind her if u want a near 100% guarantee for the car to start follow the procedure. Lack of maintenance has consequences. In fact, I noticed the Batteryminder took an extraordinary long time to reach 100% and discovered the previous battery was leaking. Saved my wife from being stranded from a no start situation.
 
Panda87 said:
Wiring harness work is a bear. Hope she doesn’t start having lots of little electric gremlins with that vehicle!

Does it happen to be a VW? We had a 2018 Atlas and in one winter’s night (because the engine was warm), rodents got into the engine bay, chewed a bunch of wire sheathing (I was told it was soy based), packed a bunch of nest material and food on top of the VR6, and chewed on some other random things in the bay. They’ve ignored every other vehicle we’ve ever owned. Did have a squirrel take a 20mi trip in the engine bay of my Navigator once though 😂. Scared the snot out of me when I popped the hood for my routine checks and it jumped out!
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2002 Silverado HD with an 8.1 Vortec
Have to sort the engine problems to find out if the transmission is ok. I'm trying to not get involved
 
2016 Toyota Camry SE
2.5L 4 cylinder- 159,955 miles on car. This OCI: 4704 miles

Out: Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W-30 (2.5 quarts) and 2 quarts Mobil 1 5w30, Super Tech filter
In: Valvoline Restore and Protect 5W-30. New Super Tech filter

First round of Restore and Protect; planned run of four changes with this oil.

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2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2.4, 203K.

Out: Valvoline Restore and Protect 0W20, Denso Oil Filter, 4900 miles
In: Valvoline Restore and Protect 5W30, Denso Oil Filter

Car went thru 2 qts of Valvoline Restore and Protect 0W20. First quart was added after 2K and it was 1 qt low at time of oil change. Jiffy Lube previously serviced this car; whatever they were using, it was still full when the oil change was due.
 
Panda87 said:
Yeah, it was concerning. At that low a level, I looked around for any signs of leakage when I was working on it. I didn’t find any hint of coolant leaking anywhere, so my assumption is that it was filled low from the start and as the system purged all of the remaining air over time, it got lower. Could be wrong, but it’s the most likely scenario I can see. I’ll keep monitoring the level when she visits our boys and see if it stays stable. The Honda dealership didn’t notice it when they did her oil change. She was frustrated by it and I was like “Mom, this is exactly why I do all of my own maintenance. Checking your own fluids isn’t difficult each time you fill up with gas. I can show you what to check.” And she just waved her hands in the air dismissively and said “I don’t know any of that stuff! That’s why I took it to the dealer because they should!” 🤦🏻‍♂️
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I just noticed this on our Rogue. Coolant is low in the overflow tank. No coolant anywhere to be seen on ground in garage or in the engine. Reminds me I need to pick up some...

Are we still liking Zerex for non-OEM?
 
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