Peter B wrote:
I doubt you check the coolant level on shut-down, Larry, that could lead to a spectacular geyser - and potential burns to yourself. I suspect you just mean oil and tranny levels. However, of all the fluids, surely the coolant is the more important and more likely lost. Especially from a small leak in a hose or join somewhere - often not visible, so surely must be checked cold before you start-up. That being the case why not at the same time check those other levels, which will be less affected by still being spread over engine or tranny internals, and at the same time you don't have to sweat it near a hot engine to do it...or risk a burn..?