Fluids Question
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7th Gear
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: GAITHERBSURG, MD, USA
Fluids Question
I have a 2001 with 13,000 miles (I am original owner). I have never changed any fluids.
Should I change the ani-freeze and manual transmission fluid? Where is the manual transmission fluid located and what is the best way to change it?
Any other maint suggestions?
Thanks.
Should I change the ani-freeze and manual transmission fluid? Where is the manual transmission fluid located and what is the best way to change it?
Any other maint suggestions?
Thanks.
Burning Brakes
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With 13k miles, you don't need to change the coolant. Its 100k or 5 years, but with that low mileage, I think I'd leave it. AS for the tranny fluid, its probably fine also, but that requires you remove the drain plug located on the bottom of the tranny and the fill is located on the pssenger side, but higher up the casing. Both are marked as to drain and fill
Drifting
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Originally Posted by Silver98
With 13k miles, you don't need to change the coolant. Its 100k or 5 years, but with that low mileage, I think I'd leave it. AS for the tranny fluid, its probably fine also, but that requires you remove the drain plug located on the bottom of the tranny and the fill is located on the pssenger side, but higher up the casing. Both are marked as to drain and fill
Manual tranny fluid does not require changing, but some have replaced the factory Dexron III with synthetic. Just remember to use the correct fluid since our manual transmissions use automatic fluid due to the way it's designed.
Safety Car
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From: shavertown Pa.
change the fluids
Hell I bought my car with 12K on it and I changed everything, trans, diff, clutch, fluid, brake fluid, power stering, none of it was bad, but I would rather change these fluids, and coolant, than be worried about them, I know they are up to date and better fluids, than the car came with new....but I do this stuff to all my cars every now and then, I am never worried about a failure due to ****ty fluids... I guess it peace of mind for me. just my 2 cents
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7th Gear
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: GAITHERBSURG, MD, USA
Thanks for all the info! I have changed the oil quite a few times!
I figured these fluids could use a changing just from sitting around during the winter months over the past few years.
Thanks again!
I figured these fluids could use a changing just from sitting around during the winter months over the past few years.
Thanks again!
