Transmission and cooling system changes
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: Prescott,Az
Transmission and cooling system changes
I have an 02 with auto with 69,000 miles.I have never changed the transmission fluid or the antifreeze that came with the car.It will be in for an oil change next week and wonder if I should also ask them to change these fluids as well.The manual states every 100,000 miles unless the car in in severe service which my car does not qualify for.The only "severe"service would be that I tow my drag boat about 150 miles every 2 weeks durind the summer (6 trips).The boat and trailer weigh about 3,200 lbs.What do you think?
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I would do the following at the 5 years mark.
Oil
Filter
Tranny
Rear diff
Anti freeze
Power steering
Brake fluid
Time is the enemy also, condensation can build up in all the fluids making them break down. I did all mine at 5 years and my car only has 14000 miles.
Cheap insurance, IMHO.
Oil
Filter
Tranny
Rear diff
Anti freeze
Power steering
Brake fluid
Time is the enemy also, condensation can build up in all the fluids making them break down. I did all mine at 5 years and my car only has 14000 miles.
Cheap insurance, IMHO.
