Weekly Maintance Check
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Weekly Maintance Check
So I was doing the usual fluid and level check and saw this
Do I need radiator fluid or it is cool since it is within the marks
The secodn thing I noticed was there two rubber band like things hanging off of the lower rad hose - any ideas?
Do I need radiator fluid or it is cool since it is within the marks
The secodn thing I noticed was there two rubber band like things hanging off of the lower rad hose - any ideas?
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rubber hands are just from the manufactoring process. They have no purpose now. Coolant level is within specs fill it if desired leave it alone if you want. Just watch it.
If you are going on a trip or doing some heavy towing then I would want it to the top line myself.
If you are going on a trip or doing some heavy towing then I would want it to the top line myself.
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Your coolant looks good. As the truck gets older sometimes you will get a stain on the inside of the degas bottle that makes it look like it has the correct coolant level. It's always a good idea take the cap off and peek inside just to make sure it's full.
The red rubber bands.....I had 'em too????
The red rubber bands.....I had 'em too????
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I had the rubber band also. As for the coolant, the level fluctuates with fluid temp. The hotter it gets the more it expands and the level increases. Your in the range, so its good to go.
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AR,
If this picture was taken with the truck on a level surface and with the fluid at ambient temperature, your golden and keep on truckin!
If this picture was taken with the truck on a level surface and with the fluid at ambient temperature, your golden and keep on truckin!
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Just general stuff
- tires pressures, including spare
- all fluid levels
- leak checks
- tire wear
- drain water seperate
- battery connections
- check exhaust for debris
- clean headlights fog lights and brake lights if dirty
- windshield fluid top off
Anything else I should check?
- tires pressures, including spare
- all fluid levels
- leak checks
- tire wear
- drain water seperate
- battery connections
- check exhaust for debris
- clean headlights fog lights and brake lights if dirty
- windshield fluid top off
Anything else I should check?
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