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Old 07-18-2020, 10:25 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by slowgoesit View Post
Anything that makes me go into the ER often is a GOOD think in my mind. While preflighting oil level, I'm also looking at overall condition, would probably see coolant leaks, smell any electrical issues, etc. Same reason I change my own vehicle oil . . . don't really save much money, but it gets me under the hood and under the car to look at other stuff . . .
I can't agree more. In fact I like going in every hour or two while on long passages, sniffing around and taking temperature readings. An ER setup as described in the OP is completely unacceptable to me.

Andy what about coolant and transmission oil levels too in addition to a number of other "preflight" checks?
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