Last Saturday, when I returned home, I noticed a leak from my car similar to the one seen above. At first, I thought it was just condensate from the air conditioner, but it was greasy, so I thought it could be:
- Engine Oil
- Brake Fluid
- Power Steering Fluid
- Coolant
I called the local Chevrolet dealer and made an appointment to bring it in on Tuesday morning. It is about a 4 mile trip from my home to the dealership. About halfway there, a message appeared on the dashboard indicating that the car was overheating. Fortunately, I made it to the dealership without stalling out. The clerk said they couldn't work on it until Wednesday.
Wednesday morning, I received a call from the mechanic saying that there were several leaks in the cooling system. The car needed new hoses, belts, and a thermostat. The cost was quite high. The only alternative would be to buy a new car.
My car is a 2015 Chevy Cruze that I bought pre-owned in January 2019. Apparently, it was previously leased. I only put 38,600 miles on it since most of my driving is local. Problems inevitably arise as a car ages.
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