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In the discussion thread: Automotive assistance re: 2003 Impala? [View all]

Mon Apr 23, 2012, 07:23 PM

Orrex (36,488 posts)

25. Thanks!

With the coolant flush, new thermostat, and labor (ouch!), it came in under $400.

As my wife noted, car repairs always seem to be either $400 or $1200. Glad that we came in on the low end this time.

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25 replies	Author	Time	Post
Automotive assistance re: 2003 Impala? [View all]	Orrex	Apr 2012	OP
Sounds like you are low on antifreeze. It may be as simple as adding some.	madinmaryland	Apr 2012	#1
Impalas are air-cooled. They don't use antifreeze.	taterguy	Apr 2012	#3
You just ask for random people to alert on you don't you	snooper2	Apr 2012	#17
Ask Click and Clack	taterguy	Apr 2012	#2
I had an 01 Impala	CBGLuthier	Apr 2012	#4
This message was self-deleted by its author	Tesha	Apr 2012	#5
Thanks--I'll have them check on that.	Orrex	Apr 2012	#7
That's two votes for the coolant flush--I'll look into it ASAP	Orrex	Apr 2012	#6
Get a MAC.	HopeHoops	Apr 2012	#8
What is really funny is your post has far more value than the typical getamacers	CBGLuthier	Apr 2012	#11
Yeah, but how do you put wheels on an iMac?	HopeHoops	Apr 2012	#12
I have the same problem with a 2003 Saturn...	TreasonousBastard	Apr 2012	#9
The guy @ Monro told me to bring it in and he'll eyeball the coolant	Orrex	Apr 2012	#13
Easy way to check if your cooling fans are working properly..	MicaelS	Apr 2012	#15
Locking.	Dr. Strange	Apr 2012	#10
What's the mileage on it? If it's high mileage, possibly...	lastlib	Apr 2012	#14
One possibility that hasn't been mentioned yet	NoGOPZone	Apr 2012	#16
This message was self-deleted by its author	Tesha	Apr 2012	#19
coolant level, thermostat, e fan, sensors	Kali	Apr 2012	#18
This message was self-deleted by its author	Tesha	Apr 2012	#20
New thermostat and a coolant flush	Orrex	Apr 2012	#21
The fan is of primary concern here.	Gold Metal Flake	Apr 2012	#22
During the drive home yesterday I discovered that the cooling fan has indeed been coming on	Orrex	Apr 2012	#23
This message was self-deleted by its author	Tesha	Apr 2012	#24
Thanks!	Orrex	Apr 2012	#25

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