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| Topic | Engine smoked (white/gray, probable coolant leak). Can I drive to a mechanic? |
| HaRRicH 05/31/19 10:11:41 PM #6: | Thank you for the advice guys. I drove it to two shops without incident. Then at the second shop, they couldn't turn it on anymore, so they recommended I tow it it to an engine specialist in town. Engine specialist pointed out three problems: 1) Thermostat and housing are in bad shape. I knew coolant was on it, but still...oof. 2) Intake manifold is in bad shape. 3) A rat's nest was inside chewing on cords and making things worse. All this leads to a $1,200 bill. Eff. Moral of the story: don't leave your vehicle running idle for long periods of time. I knew not to for summer months due to heat getting captured under the hood with no air passing through from driving, but I thought the rest of the year was fine to do that and it was my go-to spot for lunch at work. Not anymore! Turns out that's not good at all besides maybe a few minutes before you drive in the winter. Because of this, now other parts in my truck may be more brittle and susceptable to damage later. Oh well. =/ --- O P E R A T I O N O U S T : Nominate SHEIK! https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/ssb/images/0/0d/Sheik-Victory3-SSB4.png ... Copied to Clipboard! |
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