- Coolant loss with no visible external leak
- Overheating, sometimes intermittent
SeverityCriticalDrive?Do not drive
Faults
- Coolant level drops slowly
- Pink/orange residue near the pump
SeverityModerateDrive?Depends on the exact symptoms
- Vague on-center feel at highway speed
- Frequent small corrections needed
SeverityLowDrive?Usually OK to drive short-term
- Oil level drops between changes
- Occasional blue-tinted startup smoke
SeverityModerateDrive?Drive with caution
- Glossy, tacky dash surface in heat
- Strong sun glare reflected into the windshield
SeverityLowDrive?Usually OK to drive short-term
- Pause or flare when accelerating from a roll
- Light shudder around 30–45 mph under gentle throttle
SeverityModerateDrive?Usually OK to drive short-term
- Oil level drops noticeably between services
- Blue-tinted exhaust smoke on startup or acceleration
SeverityHighDrive?Drive with caution