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      01-11-2012, 08:07 PM   #11
MikeBimmer
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Thanks, Lotus7. FYSA, on your two sub points:

Distance driven: in the case of my car, I'd had the vehicle for three months, driven it 5000 miles (one very long cross-country trip - 3000 miles in there). Bought the car at the end of June, light first came on at the end of August/beginning of September.

Environmental impact (temp/barometric pressure/humidity): It was purchased in Vegas and was moved to the WA DC area. Drop in 1800', humidity level significantly higher - relatively similar summer temps.

I reckon if it came from the factory low the light would have illuminated earlier. Perhaps it was just a loose cap or something. I'd guess running the car for around 6-8 hours a day for a week and a half could have something to do with it, too. Who'd have thought a closed-loop(ish) system could be so open?

Good evening to all!
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