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Well, I’ve got a couple things going on. First being a self-fulfilling prophecy for my coolant level. My low coolant warning has been coming on for about 6 months. The level has been fine so I figured I would replace the sensor when I replace my IC pump or drain my coolant. Today I pop the hood for an oil change and my level is abysmally low suddenly.
Second, I’ve got some serious metal shavings in the reservoir. Not sure if one of the pumps gave out but certainly that’s the only place shavings could be coming from? Just finished some expensive front end rebuilding, and my temps have been fine even in 100°+ in south TX, AND found out my wife and I are expecting number 2, so it may have to wait until it’s catastrophic, or until I have more time in a month or two. Anyone ever seen this in our cars?
Will do. Consensus on coolant other than MB? Older thread I saw people were saying it’s essentially just Zerex G05.
Correct. I have only used MB coolant as there isn't much else available here and it isn't too expensive... well you don't need much anyway when diluted down.
Correct. I have only used MB coolant as there isn't much else available here and it isn't too expensive... well you don't need much anyway when diluted down.
Awesome. I’ll probably be topping off coolant and break everything down in the coming weeks when I have time and I’ll see what’s up.
Unfortunately, life doesn’t stop when your car does. I took tension off the serpentine belt and spun the water pump pulley - it felt fine. The shavings I had seemed to also contain some blue plastic bits. Not sure what the cause could be but I removed the reservoir and washed it out so I can monitor how if more shavings appear in the coming days. Refilled 50/50 coolant and distilled water and will see what the week holds for it.
Unfortunately, life doesn’t stop when your car does. I took tension off the serpentine belt and spun the water pump pulley - it felt fine. The shavings I had seemed to also contain some blue plastic bits. Not sure what the cause could be but I removed the reservoir and washed it out so I can monitor how if more shavings appear in the coming days. Refilled 50/50 coolant and distilled water and will see what the week holds for it.
These cars tend to be very reliable but running with a major coolant leak and a severly worn water pump can destroy your engine in 1 trip. Instead of being on the hook for $500 you'll be on the hook for $5000. This isn't even maintenance, this is about repairing a critical system before a cascading failure will occur. Your car already showed warning signs, don't wait for failure.
These cars tend to be very reliable but running with a major coolant leak and a severly worn water pump can destroy your engine in 1 trip. Instead of being on the hook for $500 you'll be on the hook for $5000. This isn't even maintenance, this is about repairing a critical system before a cascading failure will occur. Your car already showed warning signs, don't wait for failure.
I’m counting on getting through the week. I’ll be waiting for a pump to get in and will hopefully replace Saturday. It is what it is. I’ve got 16 miles to and from work. If I check the level at my office and home, it’ll be fine. Yes of course a major failure could occur which would possibly overheat the motor and seize if I didn’t shut it down and pull over right away, but it’s a chance I’ll have to take.
09-07-2019, 05:26 PM
