RonParise
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- Ft Myers Fl
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2011 Explorer limited
I have posted about the water pump in my 2011 Explorer several times. I proactively replaced the water pump at 200,000 miles Now I’m at 370,000 miles and I’m thinking of doing it again. Or just run it out until it finally fails
Instead I’ve rigged a low coolant level alert. So if the coolant level suddenly drops, a big red light on the dash lights
This is actually my second attempt. The first time I put a float switch in the coolant overflow tank. I tested it every week and it worked until it didnt
This time I bought a “non contact” level detector
Taidacent Non Contact Liquid Level Sensor Contactless Water Tank Water Level Sensor for Tank Water Level Control with Low and High Level Output https://a.co/d/aGNNMdg
The instructions say to glue it to the tank. I used a 24 inch zip tie instead. There is an a screw that can be turned to increase or decrease sensitivity which I played with to get it right
Now if I drain the tank a big red led lights on my dash. With any luck if the water pump fails I’ll have enough time to stop the car before it takes out the engine
Instead I’ve rigged a low coolant level alert. So if the coolant level suddenly drops, a big red light on the dash lights
This is actually my second attempt. The first time I put a float switch in the coolant overflow tank. I tested it every week and it worked until it didnt
This time I bought a “non contact” level detector
Taidacent Non Contact Liquid Level Sensor Contactless Water Tank Water Level Sensor for Tank Water Level Control with Low and High Level Output https://a.co/d/aGNNMdg
The instructions say to glue it to the tank. I used a 24 inch zip tie instead. There is an a screw that can be turned to increase or decrease sensitivity which I played with to get it right
Now if I drain the tank a big red led lights on my dash. With any luck if the water pump fails I’ll have enough time to stop the car before it takes out the engine