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Tiny
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I see no coolant anywhere on the radiator and the cap isn't leaking now I replaced it
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Thursday, January 28th, 2021 AT 9:34 AM
Tiny
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Ok. So everything is resolved?
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Thursday, January 28th, 2021 AT 9:34 AM
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No im having the same problem it was hood all week around town I drive prolly 200can't miles then I went on the highway and got off and the Guage went up a little and really. Didn't come down and then I pulled over and filled it up and it was good the radiator was really low
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I'm stumped. I'm going to ask one of my colleagues to peek in and see what he things.
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So if you pressure test it there is no visual leaks correct?If there isnt then I want you to go to auto zone rent whats called a chemical head gasket tester. The rental is free with a returnable deposit you just have to purchase the chemical for it. It comes with basic instructions to operate it let me know what you find there. If its negative then I want you to go buy some coolant leak dye to add to the system then add it. Get a dye light when the coolant goes low and track your leak down with the dye light. Let me know what you find.
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Tiny
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Why didn't I think of those?
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You were probably just thinking way too hard about the problem.
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Probably.
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Ok they said the car held.20 lbs for 30the mind and the only thing he found no was the radiator cap is not sitting right because the top of the radiator and not in good shape so the radiator isn't transferring coolant to the resivor and back he said its only 250 labor and part. He said that's the only thing it could be
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So what part is he saying to actually replace?Also what is your zip code so I can make sure thats a good price.
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Thursday, January 28th, 2021 AT 9:34 AM
Tiny
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The radiator and cap. He said the filler neck os basically worn and the cap is not sitting right and leaking
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So is that 250 just for labor?Or is that with the part?
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Tiny
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Both
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Thursday, January 28th, 2021 AT 9:34 AM
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Radiator, cap, coolant and labor. That doesn't sound too terrible to me.
Near me, the radiator averages about $80. The cap between $5 and $10. Antifreeze/coolant averages about $15. Labor should be about an hour, so call it $100. Then add tax.
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