Q45 Repair

[Rishi_pattni]

Does anyone know of a really good place in atlanta, ga to get a 94 Q45 serviced. When I start the car in the mornings i can hear fluid running from under the dash...no leaks but i can just hear the fluid. Also recently the acceleration out of 1st gear has gotten slow and punchy. I have been told about a place called T-3 in atlanta, but I can't find a listing. Any suggestions? thanks.

[Q451990]

The noise you hear is probably related to low coolant... the big question is "where did it go?" I would top it off for now (open the radiator and fill it to the top with water) just to be sure you don't have an overheat problem. T3 is definately the place to go... Q owners drive from well out of state to get there so you're very lucky to live in town.

The location that you want (most Q work) is:

T3 Automotive Limited5322 S. Cobb DriveSmyrna, GA 30080(404) 794-7700

Welcome to NICO!

Heath

[Q45tech]

We had to stop [drop] the Yellow Page listing as it was $2,400 + per month and wasn't bringing in $15,000 more work per month.

Word of mouth and custom model specific flyers are the best for independents.

[elwesso]

I have the same gurgling sound and my coolant is FULL..

In the summer time when the heater core isnt used as much i suppose it could easily get air in it or somethign..... nothing to worry about but make sure the coolant is filled...

[maxnix]

Heath means distilled water. Do not use deionized, spring, nor tap water.

[Q451990]

At this point I assumed it's ready for a flush and has already had tap water anyway, but yes - distilled water is best. If the choice is run the car for another day with low coolant (e.g. have to use this car to go to the store to get the distilled water), or go ahead and use tap water - use the tap water!

Also, be sure to only do this after the car is cool, preferably before start-up in the morning. You can sometimes "burp" some extra air out of the lines by squeezing the upper radiator hose. Be sure to put some water in the overflow jug beside the battery too.

Heath

[Jesda]

$2400/mo for yellow pages? Its Atlanta not San Fransisco! Sheesh!

-Jesda

[natsoundup]

I just had this problem with the 90..... I was going crazy...did a flush and fill.... added some bars leaks....

no luck...

....it was somehow oozing out of the radiator cap...no signs of leaks...just losing 3 ounces a day or so.... solved it with a 6 dollar cap from NAPA...

[Rishi_pattni]

thanks for the advice.

[PalmerWMD]

T3 is the best. It is in your best interest to get them involved.

Fred..