For reference, I am running 5w40.
Im actually finally in my hotel, ill wait a bit for it to cool down so I can do the clamp and hose change, and let the oil get back into the pan. Ill check the level afterwards.
I FOUND THE LEAK
https://photos.app.goo.gl/zvzZ8GHNkuqK5vqs9
Hose feels mushy, not sure if its coming from the copper part itself though
Any input yall?
When I get to Cleveland and to my Hotel, after letting it cool down, ill reinspect again. I have heavy duty construction mats so ill put that to go under, for all I know thr coolant could be leaking from that end of the hose and trail from there
Current stats...
Sir,
Perhaps it is, hope its not too tight, I tend to avoid overtightening it for that specific reason.
Also, its orange coolant sir, from Oriellys Valvoline
Ill send a video of me touching the hose and inspecting it, im stopped at a store now, ill inspect when its a tad cooler
Also, its...
So...update:
Woke up this, im really not sure what to think. I of course filled it up again, and retightened the clamp (which was a hair loose).
I drove out of Chicago and pulled over, it doesn't leak anymore (at least from what i could see) but ive been told its either the clamp or the cold...
I tried to actually, the end of the wire is distorted since its been against the motor block (heat just melted/deformed it). Couldnt even get the wire back in the sensor if i wanted to
Of course we all put this together once im away from those who could help 😭, im currently about to head to Detroit as of now
Cant believe we actually found out why I had so many hard starts and smoke in the beginning, it actually makes sense
So much salt in MN, i desperately need to wash it this morning.
NY does use salt, ill be forced to get it undercoated, doesnt help that im right there by the coast, the sea salt will EAT it.
(Pic unrelated, Milwaukee is pretty nice. Next stop is Chicago)
Made it to Wisconsin, currently headed to Milwaukee, though i stopped over at Madison.
I literally just filled up now, from Fairmont to Madison, these are the stats
From Milwaukee ill go on to Chicago, honestly cant wait, got many head nods and questions when i rolled up in this wherever i...
Yeah...I saw a semi jack knifed in a ditch with the driver outside inspecting, I immediately slowed down (was literally only doing 60) and even then it still did a Lil zig-zag. I called it a night right then and there, currently in a hotel right now.
Theres plugs here thankfully, unfortunately...