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Old Sep 14, 2013 | 08:05 PM
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I just bought a 2001 convertible six speed with 11000 miles on it do you think I should change all the fluids? I am not sure they we ever changed.
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I would at least do the engine oil and filter.
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Oil,, Oil Filter,,Brake fluid flush, antifreese, and tranny ATF,, (up-grade to synthetic ATF!) YEP The MN6 uses ATF!
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Oil,, Oil Filter,,Brake fluid flush, antifreese, and tranny ATF,, (up-grade to synthetic ATF!) YEP The MN6 uses ATF!
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thanks a lot guys for the info how about rear-end
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Old Sep 15, 2013 | 12:22 PM
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belts, hoses, maybe plugs and wires...and how old are the tires?

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