I Fu**** up. 2018 Defrost vent mishap.

I almost killed him. Worst part was I had to go the work immediately afterwards so it sat for 12 hours. Got sticky and smelt like a baristas trashcan.

 

I certainly have some time on my hands. Oh boy! I have a borescope coming in tomorrow so I can further assess the damage. Everything seems to be function fine for now. No smell, no sticking. It’s definitely dry by now. You’re right I’m sure many people have done this. Just don’t want to admit it! Hahaha

 

My dad would spill his coffee at least once a week on the dash of his old Ford truck,bothered the hell out of me that his coffee itself was more important to him than the truck,never hurt the truck with at least 20 gallons of coffee spilled in the vents over the years,but then again it was a 70's era truck..

 

Bet that truck ran forever. I think I’m OK with the amount that was spilled. Probably a cup and a half of actual liquid. A far cry from 20 gallons of coffee! Although I’m sure he was a black coffee kinda guy.

 

No,he was a creme and a ton of sugar type guy,and just to lazy to even care.Yes he had the truck for well over 20 years,of course the vents were operated by lever/cable back then.No cup holders.

 

Suuuper fascinated over the whole thing.

 

I bet that smelled lovely.

 

At least I admit it.

 

Did you ever check out the link I posted back on page 2? It leads to a post showing the air system layout.

 

I have a strict policy on drinks in my truck; no bottlecap? no entry.

 

How do you go through a drive-thru and get your meal/drink then?

 

I don't usually. But my fiance and I don't drink pop so we get bottled water if we must go for drive-thru.

 

Water is weakness. You should try the pop. It’s good.

 

You are driving the wrong vehicle man.

 

Appreciate the concern.

 

Haha. We live in my truck but I draw the line on putting open drinks on the dash! An order of fries? Sure. Even a lone hush puppy rolling around up there, but no open cups on the dash.

 

Well I live in my house if you know what I mean. I don't eat in the vehicle and insist that passengers do the same, but this is just a result of getting my first new vehicle and the newness hasn't worn off for me just yet. Considering I've always wanted a Toyota pickup and this is basically my Marty McFly dream vehicle it probably won't anytime soon.

I'm probably too protective but I aim to keep this thing as close to showroom as I can for as long as I can. Call me crazy but it works for me.

 

I put close to 3000 miles a month on mine. Gotta eat and drink.