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Old Aug 11, 2020 | 12:19 PM
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Coolant fluid change issue

Had dealer change both the coolant systems. Drove 26 miles, 40 minutes at 55 mph, home and checked the fluids.
the one by the radiator was fine.
the other one showed no fluid at the min level, after the engine cooled I checked and where the white meets the black on the reservoir the coolant is about an inch below that.
called the dealer and they said the system burped and to come back and they will top it off.
should I be concerned about driving it back? I know that I drove it home, do you think any damage could of been done?
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Old Aug 11, 2020 | 12:44 PM
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you drove it 26 miles without any issues. would think you would be ok to drive back. but, might be cheaper to just buy a gallon at Wal Mart of ELC (DEX Cool) coolant and top it off?
 
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Old Aug 11, 2020 | 02:15 PM
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The Walmart is across from the dealer, we are at a state park in Tennessee far from a lot of stores. LOL we joke the closest dollar general is 20 minutes away.
I guess I will go back in the morning
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Old Aug 11, 2020 | 04:25 PM
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Dealer called and they are sending a tow truck to take my truck back to the dealership.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2020 | 05:37 PM
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You must be at Fall Creek Falls!
 
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You must be at Fall Creek Falls!
we are! Camp hosts until the end of September
 
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Old Aug 12, 2020 | 05:30 AM
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we are! Camp hosts until the end of September
Lucky devils! One of my favorite TN state parks. Which loop? You are in the middle no where. JIC, there is a ford dealership down the mountain in Sparta. There are also a few parts places in Pikeville. Hope y'all are having fun.
 
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Lucky devils! One of my favorite TN state parks. Which loop? You are in the middle no where. JIC, there is a ford dealership down the mountain in Sparta. There are also a few parts places in Pikeville. Hope y'all are having fun.
we are in B loop site 90, we are enjoying the area but cant wait for the heat and humidity to go away. Everyone camping here at the park has be so nice and friendly to us, also the park staff is one of the best I have worked for.
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