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Old 04-24-2021, 12:33 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Xist View Post
Yes, I had a pre-purchase inspection.

Instead of a cracked radiator, which I feel would have been problematic during 3.5 hours of driving uphill, what if the dried residue is from a prospective buyer checking the coolant after the engine is already warm?

If said owner knew he spilled coolant and there is not coolant leak then why would he say:

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"I don’t know what is on the side of the engine bay under the overflow reservoir, but I don’t think it is Armor All!

Oh no! There is no possible explanation except this radiator leaking, even though I drove 165 miles uphill without this spot getting worse!"
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"The radiator is leaking and you need to flush the cooling system after replacing the radiator."
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