Fluid Changes...
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Instructor
Joined: Sep 2018
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From: Los Angeles
Fluid Changes...
Hey guys,
Im real big on maintenance for my vehicles and motorcycles.
Im going to drain and fill the brake fluid, transmission and clutch fluid and perform a radiator flush.
I do these services every 1.5 years. I have a 2013 GS Coupe M6 w/17k miles (i got it w/15k in July of 2018). I put on about 2500 miles a year. I live in so cal. No track days, drag strips or aggressive driving (for the most part).
Do you think this is excessive?
Thanks!
Im real big on maintenance for my vehicles and motorcycles.
Im going to drain and fill the brake fluid, transmission and clutch fluid and perform a radiator flush.
I do these services every 1.5 years. I have a 2013 GS Coupe M6 w/17k miles (i got it w/15k in July of 2018). I put on about 2500 miles a year. I live in so cal. No track days, drag strips or aggressive driving (for the most part).
Do you think this is excessive?
Thanks!
Race Director
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Central MO
It approaches OCD but if it makes you feel better, don't worry about it.
Brake fluid and radiator every 5 years is sufficient, especially with the low miles you are driving. Clutch fluid, based on what I have read about issues on the forum, should be done annually. Auto trans and differential I won't do before 10 years.
Brake fluid and radiator every 5 years is sufficient, especially with the low miles you are driving. Clutch fluid, based on what I have read about issues on the forum, should be done annually. Auto trans and differential I won't do before 10 years.
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2011
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Hey guys,
Im real big on maintenance for my vehicles and motorcycles.
Im going to drain and fill the brake fluid, transmission and clutch fluid and perform a radiator flush.
I do these services every 1.5 years. I have a 2013 GS Coupe M6 w/17k miles (i got it w/15k in July of 2018). I put on about 2500 miles a year. I live in so cal. No track days, drag strips or aggressive driving (for the most part).
Do you think this is excessive?
Thanks!
Im real big on maintenance for my vehicles and motorcycles.
Im going to drain and fill the brake fluid, transmission and clutch fluid and perform a radiator flush.
I do these services every 1.5 years. I have a 2013 GS Coupe M6 w/17k miles (i got it w/15k in July of 2018). I put on about 2500 miles a year. I live in so cal. No track days, drag strips or aggressive driving (for the most part).
Do you think this is excessive?
Thanks!
Race Director
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 16,557
Likes: 2,106
From: Peoria/Phoenix AZ
C6 of Year Finalist (performance mods) 2019
Not that I agree with how my wife handles the maintenance on her cars, but her Caddy is 11 years old with 114K miles and has never had any fluids changed beyond the engine oil. It still has the original brake fluid, trans fluid, PS fluid, axle lube, and coolant.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 1,030
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From: Fredericksburg VA
I have been wondering about changing the A6 fluid and filter in my 2012. It only has 39k on it now, but with it being 7 years old I figure it would be a good thing to do. Found a good video about changing it including jacking up the diff/tran to get to the last few bolts that hold the pan on.
Should I put this into the list of things I should look to do soon?
Definitely more involved than a oil change, but looks manageable. Any idea what a dealership would charge for it? Trying to figure if it is worth doing myself.
Should I put this into the list of things I should look to do soon?
Definitely more involved than a oil change, but looks manageable. Any idea what a dealership would charge for it? Trying to figure if it is worth doing myself.
Burning Brakes
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From: Fredericksburg VA
Safety Car
Joined: Feb 2016
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From: SC
I changed all the fluids last year but my car was 5 years old & ~40,000 miles. Clutch fluid gets sucked out of the reservoir and replaced about 4 times a year. Thanks for reminding me, I should do that again.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 253
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From: Huntington Beach CA
I have been wondering about changing the A6 fluid and filter in my 2012. It only has 39k on it now, but with it being 7 years old I figure it would be a good thing to do. Found a good video about changing it including jacking up the diff/tran to get to the last few bolts that hold the pan on.
Should I put this into the list of things I should look to do soon?
Definitely more involved than a oil change, but looks manageable. Any idea what a dealership would charge for it? Trying to figure if it is worth doing myself.
Should I put this into the list of things I should look to do soon?
Definitely more involved than a oil change, but looks manageable. Any idea what a dealership would charge for it? Trying to figure if it is worth doing myself.
bolts. Remove the "difficult" bolts first and install them last. Be sure the car is level and remove and remove the "drain plug" ( not really a drain plug ) to avoid a
major fluid mess. This plug is a little stand pipe to attain the correct fluid level at conclusion of the job. Follow all maintenance steps...it's really not a tough job.
Personally, I over service the fluid level so when the plug is removed, after the correct temperature is reached, fluid flows so ya don't have to get under there
and add some more. I feel a lot better wiping out the pan and installing a new filter myself than some dealership. That's just me.
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2018
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Back when I had a CTS-V, I would take a syringe and suck out the clutch reservoir of old fluid and add new fluid to the correct level. After cycling the clutch for a few thousand miles or 6 months or so, I would repeat the process. My clutch fluid always looked new. C6 with an automatic now- I sure miss three pedals!!
