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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 01:31 PM
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Well the tittle say alot, my car just broke 70k not to long ago and the book says that this is around the time that most fluids in the car should be changed so what do you guys think?

Im talking about Trans,radiator, oil just cause it needs it plus anything else you guys may think is needed.

Also when doing the motor oil should i spend the extra for the engine cleaning, you know where they use like this pump things that cleans the inside of your engine, i know thats a big no no for older cars and cars with turbo but mine is in pretty good shape or so i belive. I dont seem to leak any oil whatsoever.
 
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 03:07 PM
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I would do oil and tranny, depends when they were last done too right. And for coolent, you can go get it tested to see if it should be replaced, because over time it brakes down and doesnt cool as well, but coolent should last you a long time.
 
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 03:32 PM
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Im pretty sure that none of the fluids other than the oil have been changed. I guess ill have them take a look at the coolant at the jiffy lube but im pretty sure ill just change that as well since even the manual recomends it be change at 70k miles.
 
Old Aug 30, 2007 | 08:50 PM
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If it were me, I'd change the engine oil and filter (no cleaning necessary), trans fluid(which is engine oil if you drive a MT, if you have an auto it will have a filter right inside the pan and you'll need to take it to a shop and have them pump out all the old fluid, most of which will be trapped in your torque converter and cant be drained by dropping the pan), coolant (50/50 mix of antifreeze and distilled water works great), power steering fluid (start the car, and turn the wheel to full lock in both directions to open the bypass and get all the old crap out) and brake fluid (a must for humid or excessively hot climates, numerous ways you can do this, get a buddy to help and you wont have to purchase any special tools).
 
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