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 Post subject: 5 Years & 80k-Coolant Change?
PostPosted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 9:38 pm 
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I am at about 80k and have an '05 I bought new. I know that the coolant is supposed to be changed at 100k/5 years, but does this really need to be done with only 80k miles?


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 Post subject: Re: 5 Years & 80k-Coolant Change?
PostPosted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 9:45 pm 
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vtdog wrote:
I am at about 80k and have an '05 I bought new. I know that the coolant is supposed to be changed at 100k/5 years, but does this really need to be done with only 80k miles?

Yes,it really should have been done about 20k ago.


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 Post subject: Re: 5 Years & 80k-Coolant Change?
PostPosted: Tue Mar 23, 2010 1:17 am 
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I had mine flushed @ 28k only because I saw crap in the over flow tank and read about casting sand accumulating. I'm at almost 4 years and 50k and it still looks like brand new.

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 Post subject: Re: 5 Years & 80k-Coolant Change?
PostPosted: Tue Mar 23, 2010 7:46 am 
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Make sure you use the correct fluid :frankie: It can be hard to find but NAPA sells Zerex G5 and that's what you need :SOMBRERO: DO NOT USE DEX-COOL :dead:
http://www.valvoline.com/products/brand ... ifreeze/42

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