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Things we see

Cooling system leaks, we’ll find them but would other inspections?

Thursday, May 16th 2013 By Josh

As your engine warms up, the pressure in the cooling system increases. It isn’t uncommon to have a cooling system only leak when the engine is hot. We pressure test cooling systems when appropriate to verify there are no cooling system leaks cold or hot.

Here’s one that would have may been overlooked by most independent/dealer used vehicle inspections as they don’t typically pressurize the cooling systems as part of their standard inspections.

Cooling system leak on a Jeep Wrangler

 

Filed Under: Automobile Pre Purchase Inspections, Car Buying, Car Maintenance, Things we see, Used Car, Vehicle Maintenance Tagged With: cooling system leaks, portland car inspection, ppi, pressure testing, Used Car Buying, Used Car Inspection, Used Vehicle Inspection, uvi

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Used car inspection PriusEstablished in 2007, PDXinspections is Portland’s premier mobile used car inspection service, specializing in modern vehicles. Our ASE Master Certified technicians, including L1 Advanced Engine Performance Specialists, use state-of-the-art diagnostic tools to deliver the most thorough, unbiased inspections in Oregon and Washington.

  • Why Choose Us? Avoid scams, risks, and costly repairs with our on-site inspections at dealerships, private sellers’ homes, or workplaces. We reveal each vehicle’s full story, ensuring peace of mind.

  • Unmatched Expertise: We’re the only independent inspection company with ASE Master Technicians including L1 certification, offering complete objective evaluations without hidden agendas or any automotive affiliations.

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  • Mobile Inspections: We go to the vehicle—dealership, private seller’s home, or business—for a thorough cold-start assessment, starting at $149 in NW Vancouver.

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  • Trusted Expertise: With 1000’s of modern vehicle inspections since 2007, our L1 Advanced ASE Master Certified Technician knows common vehicle wear patterns, problems and easily find hidden issues.

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Whether you just need quick used-vehicle research or a deep dive into its past, we’re always here to help. Every inspection includes our exclusive PDXinspections PastCheck Curated History Report—an industry-leading vehicle history packed with sales data, service records (when available), auction info, and more—so you get the full story and can buy with complete confidence. Not ready to book your inspection, start here!
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