fluid changes
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Sarasota Florida
YES!!!!!! At the very least change the radiator fluid. I didn't change the radiator fluid on my 02 because I thought it was good for 100K miles and I ended up having to spend $700 on a new radiator last Spring.
Turns out the radiator fluid is only good for 5 years or 100k miles.
Turns out the radiator fluid is only good for 5 years or 100k miles.
Last edited by stormrider; Sep 12, 2007 at 07:10 PM.
Racer
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: DeBary Florida
Definitely do the antifreeze and make sure you use Dexcool. Mines an 04 and just did it...plan on doing it every three years...cheap insurance.
Burning Brakes
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From: Waunakee Wisconsin
St. Jude Donor '20
As stated, you have to consider time along with miles. You've timed out on the coolant for sure and brake fluid costs about $5. Other questions?
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I would definitely change the antifreeze. You can look at the brake fluid and see how it looks, but I would probably go ahead and change it too. It doesn't cost much even at a dealer to have it done.
