I smell antifreeze and it smells hot and the gage is on the hot side. "This can't be good." I waited for my car to cool down before I checked it out and ohhhhhh my gosh
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I love my Saturn and this is the first time I have had this problem. But what I have been told you should have your radiator flushed every 50 to 60 thousand miles. I doubt if my car has ever been flushed. Sooooo it's been a good thing to know.
I hate that! my older brother's a mechanic and so I know a fair amount about cars and other mechanics always try to act like I must be a moron because I'm a girl.
then here recently my boyfriend turned his car in to have some work done and when I went with him to pick it up, the mechanics automatically assumed that it must be my car because of the kind of damage that had been done to it. I was like "no, actually, that's his car, thanks." and they all turned beet red and stuttered the whole rest of the time we were there.
Recent Radiator Replacementtinkerhell1224November 4 2004, 10:58:07 UTC
Well, the radiator sprite struck again, I hear. I just had my radiator replaced because I had the same problem - radiator smell, car running warmer than usual. I put radiator fluid into the reservoir tank and it poured right back out. I had to get the whole damn thing replaced! Luckily, my dad's mechanic is like the nicest guy int he world and doesn't rape you on cost. The whole replacement, including parts and labor, cost me 160.00!! Quite the deal, I must admit. But get it taken care of, if your car overheats you could blow your headgasket and cause valve damage that will cost you up to 1000.00 to fix.
Re: Recent Radiator Replacementtinkerhell1224November 4 2004, 19:27:54 UTC
Call? HAHA, are you serious? I don't know how to use a phone anymore, it's all about these damn computers and Outlook!
I'll see about the 20th. I don't have Mady that weekend -it's dad's weekend, and I've been able to keep her through the Thanksgiving holiday (avoiding the whole in-law house for the holidays), so I can probably come myself - that is if you care to see me. tee hee!
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I love my Saturn and this is the first time I have had this problem. But what I have been told you should have your radiator flushed every 50 to 60 thousand miles. I doubt if my car has ever been flushed. Sooooo it's been a good thing to know.
I hope you are doing well.
I'll talk to ya soon.
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my older brother's a mechanic and so I know a fair amount about cars and other mechanics always try to act like I must be a moron because I'm a girl.
then here recently my boyfriend turned his car in to have some work done and when I went with him to pick it up, the mechanics automatically assumed that it must be my car because of the kind of damage that had been done to it. I was like "no, actually, that's his car, thanks." and they all turned beet red and stuttered the whole rest of the time we were there.
stupid boys.
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Sometimes boys need a good smack on the nose. :)
"Girl power sista!"
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If ya decide to do it yourself...........
Best of luck either way you decide!!!I hate taking care of carshit!!!
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Miss you girl!
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I miss you too and thanks for info regarding the stupid radiator issue.
I want to invite you and your Maddy November 20th to our house for our annual Thanksgiving Dinner.
Let me know if you can make it.
Give me a call.
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I'll see about the 20th. I don't have Mady that weekend -it's dad's weekend, and I've been able to keep her through the Thanksgiving holiday (avoiding the whole in-law house for the holidays), so I can probably come myself - that is if you care to see me. tee hee!
Cute pic of Wynter, btw!
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