I struggle with that same thought. It really depends on what the test reveal. I could always keep it for a back up car for hauling stuff etc. My main interest is motorcycles, I rather be on a bike than a cage, but the weather, always nice to have comfort in those times. I think best to run the test,...

I purchased a 96' wagon with the cold weather package from my coworker for $900, pretty solid car minus the rust on the suspension, which needs replacing, and a possibly cracked block, which is a recent development. The body is in great shape as is the interior. The condenser for the AC will need to...

haven't had a chance to run the test, but I did notice this morning there was a small puddle under the car, passenger side, lower control arm area I mentioned before. Again, I have detected coolant in the oil prior to the change on Sunday. Suppose I will know more once I do the two test mentioned ab...

I didn't check, but will in the morning. What will that tell me? Thanks for the suggestion

Neglected to mention there is evidence of coolant in the oil. The dip stick tube is rusted, oil on the stick was milky/frothy. When changing the oil, I did notice some foam. Oil still had a petroleum texture, but again, I did notice a small amount of foam. Seems to consume coolant out of the reservo...

My 1996 850 started to consume coolant a few weeks back, with no apparent trace as to where it was going. I filled it back up to see if I could trace the issue, in the meanwhile, I did notice a light coolant odor periodically when the heat was on sometimes what I believe are drops of coolant in the ...