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2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 3dr Coupe 2.4L Manual

2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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Front Wheel Drive, 3 Door Coupe, Sub-Compact
23 mpg city / 31 mpg hwy
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October 24, 2012, 5:20 pm

Kimberley K
 

Question: Can I make it to Philadelphia from Dayton and back with a cracked radiator?

The crack is right beneath the cap on the radiator. It only bubbles out a tiny bit every week or so. It's covered with JB Weld and seems to be doing ok. I have to drive from Dayton to Philly and back (about 9 hours each way) this weekend. Will I be ok if I just check on the water level every time I fuel up?


October 30, 2012, 3:57 pm

Elizabeth K
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If you keep water in it, it will not overheat.


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