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07-29-2010, 08:23 PM

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I just replace one of my coolant sending units it was on the lower hose. You can see it leaking and it took all of 3 minutes to replace.

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09-02-2010, 04:33 PM

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This usually means that your resevoir tank (expansion tank) is leaking and will soon explode. Replace this before it happens and leaves you stranded! This replacement is about $400 including labor.

Well, I had the idiot light go off again and this time made an appointment for the car to go in for an evaluation.

I got a call today and the words I heard were "..I just wanted to give you an update...." so I knew they had found something. Well, the pressurized they system and one of the hoses coming of the radiator exploded. So now they have a new radiator overnighting in to be replaced tomorrow. Thank goodness that didn't happen while I was heading out on a trip.

Man, I like having that CPO. Does make me wonder about getting an extended warranty on the car once the CPO runs out.