The exhaust manifold gasket on my '03 finally went kaput. I'm taking it to my mevhanic tomorrow to get it replaced. It's a distance of about 20 miles. Is it okay to drive that distance or would I be better using AAA to have it towed? Appreciate any thoughts.
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04-16-2017, 07:35 PM #1
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Exhaust manifold gasket is bad. Okay to drive to mechanic?
Cheers, Gary
2022 XC60 B5/Black
2021 XC60 T5/ Osmium Gray (Wife's)
2017 XC60 T6/ Bright Silver (Loaned to my Son)
2015.5 XC70/Silver (Loaned to my Daughter)
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04-16-2017, 08:06 PM #2
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I would drive it, gently, but drive it....
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2001 V70-T5 (125K, IPD downpipe, cat back and other mods)
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04-17-2017, 03:29 AM #3
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Thank you.
Cheers, Gary
2022 XC60 B5/Black
2021 XC60 T5/ Osmium Gray (Wife's)
2017 XC60 T6/ Bright Silver (Loaned to my Son)
2015.5 XC70/Silver (Loaned to my Daughter)
2007 XC70/Rubyred (RIP)
2003 XC70/Platinum Green (RIP)
2001 V70/White (RIP)
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