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Feb 8, 2011 | 10:56 PM

astrogt

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From: marion nc

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i have an all optioned 99 6-speed coupe with 23,000 miles. i am going to change the radiator coolant and oil in the near future. are there any other fluids i should change?, plugs and wires?,ect......the serpentine belt and hoses look good, but they are original....clay

Feb 8, 2011 | 11:06 PM

robert miller

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Just make sure on the coolant to get all the air pockets out of the system. Check the belt really good on the groove for no small cracking.

Feb 8, 2011 | 11:39 PM

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I'd follow the recommendations listed in your manual.

Feb 8, 2011 | 11:44 PM

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Doesn't sound like the car was driven enough, to me.

Check the belts and make sure they're not cracked.

Feb 9, 2011 | 12:01 AM

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If it were my car, I would go ahead and for sure change the brake fluid, but probably do all the other fluids also (tranny, differential, PS). Your plugs and wires are probably OK, but it's not that expensive to change them too (contact Gene at gmpartshouse.com for some AC Delco Iridium plugs and GMPP red wires). Might want to change the fuel filter too and you'd be set for a long time. And just make sure the belts and hoses are in good shape.