Recent content by cpf150

1) Someone asked about how much coolant is lost -> I topped off my front tank so that I wouldn't have to worry about losing enough to introduce air into the system; when unhooking each hose from the plastic piece, maybe a cups worth drains; this can be significantly reduced if you crimp the...

Yes, just make sure that you keep coolant in the main coolant tank just behind the radiator. If your leak is "average", it's not losing coolant at a very quick pace.

Good news for out of warranty people like myself. Parts came in and I wanted to try a self install before paying shop rates. You can do the entire repair without removing anything from the truck besides the old parts; no need to take down the section of exhaust. It's awkward but the hardest...

Having the same leak so went by the dealer. Of course, I have 37,101 miles so out of warranty. He checked stock in warehouse and they have 650 available so he ordered my $15 in parts and will call me next week to install. He expects .5 to 1 hour of labor plus coolant so I will likely have...