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Ken · 02-02-2009, 05:12 PM

It overheated yesterday on the interstate.. I don't think I noticed it right away until I stopped at a stop light and saw steam/smoke.

I turned it off and let it cool for a bit, but since I was only about a mile or two from my mechanic's shop, I tried to get it there. Didn't make it. I lost the ability to steer and the brakes locked up on me, and I think the engine shut off.

Had to have it towed the rest of the way. Waiting to hear back from them now.

How ****ed am I?

02-02-2009, 05:12 PM	#1
Ken Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 157 iTrader: (0) Photo Gallery	Engine overheated, steering locked up and I had no brakes It overheated yesterday on the interstate.. I don't think I noticed it right away until I stopped at a stop light and saw steam/smoke. I turned it off and let it cool for a bit, but since I was only about a mile or two from my mechanic's shop, I tried to get it there. Didn't make it. I lost the ability to steer and the brakes locked up on me, and I think the engine shut off. Had to have it towed the rest of the way. Waiting to hear back from them now. How ****ed am I?