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Feb 13th, 2003, 01:48 AM
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 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir It appears my wife put some windshield fluid into the coolant reservoir (apparently this happened LAST WEEK). The car has driven fine, but can someone tell me the ramifications of this? Engine failure? Over-heating, etc? A friend said that no harm will be done, but I would love to hear from you experts before I hire a divorce lawyer.  |
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Feb 13th, 2003, 02:28 AM
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Feb 13th, 2003, 02:47 AM
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 In the other case, the car was barely driven so he just siphoned the stuff out as it never got a chance to mix. In your case, I'd have someone completely flush out and replace the coolant. Harry MINI Cooper Cabrio: now the car with go cart handling really feels like an open go cart! "... the only man that can come home at 3 am in the morning without getting into trouble with his spouse is the owner of a British sports car!" -- Phil Bailey |
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Feb 13th, 2003, 01:46 PM
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| Completely drain cooling system & refill. Give wife underhood tour so she knows where the stuff goes. |
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Feb 13th, 2003, 03:09 PM
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| Thanks for all your help. One last question: Can a quickie lube oil place do a coolant change on a MINI without problem, and is there a special coolant I should ask for? Alright, that's two questions. Thanks again. |
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Feb 13th, 2003, 04:11 PM
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| I wouldn't trust a quickie lube place to be able to do it properly, but then I don't trust them to be able to do anything properly. I have heard that it can be tricky to bleed the cooling system of all air when refilling. If you don't want to do it yourself it might be a job better left to the dealer or a good independent shop. |
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Feb 13th, 2003, 04:42 PM
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| Wow. You know I almost did the same thing last week, but stopped for a minute to check out the manual. Phew! In your wife's "defense" I have to say that, if you're not particularly mechanically inclined (like ME), the coolant resevoir does look like the place to put the windshield washer fluid. Better keep the manual handy. |
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Feb 20th, 2003, 04:31 PM
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 That's great how sdmidget referenced my bone-head move on this post. Anyway, my car is still fine with no adverse affects (as would be expected considering the situation). I would suggest having the dealer do a flush, and if not the dealer at least get some coolant from the dealer for whoever does it to use. |
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