success!

*update*

the car is healthy and happy once again! it's amazing what a man can do with an hour of his time and the opportunity to get his hands dirty.

i tried to make it so difficult for myself... miss independent... but to think, all it cost me was:

gas cap - $10.99

coolant - $12.99

and an hour of secret sharing with a handy friend.

men... they're just so good at... things. hmmph.