Large, sudden coolant leak
09-24-2014, 09:03 AM
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Large, sudden coolant leak
Just got to work and saw a bunch of steam coming out from under my car. Checked underneath to find a large puddle of green coolant and much more just pouring out from my car somewhere. I don't have a jack so I can't get under to figure out where that's coming from. Obviously a problem, but my question is, should I get it towed, or would I make it to a shop? I'm guessing by the time I start it again there will be basically be no coolant left... Closest shop I know is maybe 15 minutes away.
Thanks guys.
Thanks guys.
09-24-2014, 09:04 AM
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TOW IT!
That much coolant loss can and will destroy your engine. No coolant at all will destroy the engine in as little as a a few seconds.
A couple hundred bucks is a hell of a lot cheaper than $4,000+ for a new engine.
That much coolant loss can and will destroy your engine. No coolant at all will destroy the engine in as little as a a few seconds.
A couple hundred bucks is a hell of a lot cheaper than $4,000+ for a new engine.
09-24-2014, 09:06 AM
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do not drive it. have it towed or kiss your engine good bye
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