irocktohard312
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- 2009 SV6
So i was in an accident earlier this year (around February if I remember correctly). It wasn't a write off and i got my sv6 (LLT) fixed. Mechanically, all it needed was a new radiator as I had front end damage. The place that RAC insurance got the car repaired at (Mandurah Panel and Paint) took about a month to do it, but oh well. When i got the car back the first thing I had to do was go to the doctors. I realised there was something leaking when I came back out, but thought it would be alright to drive home (stupid idea i know but im young and it wasn't far). Anyway, I got about half way home and my car went into safe mode. It overheated. I took the car straight back to the repair shop, and they said they had forgotton to put a radiator hose clamp on properely, causing fluid to leak and my engine to overheat.
Would safe mode have saved it?
Its been a good 6 months, but can damage only become apparent after a while (mainly referring to head gasket, and other cylinder head problems caused by overheating).
I have also noticed recently a bit of white vapour (i think it is steam rather than smoke because it is pretty clear but i may be wrong, as i said im young so dont slam me); but I have only noticed this when it is cold out, especially when its been raining.
If so what do you think I should do?
Would safe mode have saved it?
Its been a good 6 months, but can damage only become apparent after a while (mainly referring to head gasket, and other cylinder head problems caused by overheating).
I have also noticed recently a bit of white vapour (i think it is steam rather than smoke because it is pretty clear but i may be wrong, as i said im young so dont slam me); but I have only noticed this when it is cold out, especially when its been raining.
If so what do you think I should do?