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Change the plugs,filters, etc. Trans fluid. Serp. belt if necessary. Coolant if it doesn't look good. No need for the stealership. You have to remember most people never change brake fluid until they have a problem. Same goes for power steering.
that lack of brake fluid changing is what causes 99% of all brake component failure. moisture collects in the brake fluid; it's hygroscopic. this moisture affectst eh cast iron and steel components in the brakes system like the calipers, lines and cylinder bores by making them rust. rust causes seizing and leaks.
Originally Posted by llcoolpass
i find even car 'experts' grossly under educated on brake fluid.
you have to change the brake fluid every 2 years, you might be able to do it less in a really dry climate AND rarely driven vehicle. else, you will end up with more problems, thus making it cost ineffective to not change it.
exactly.
Originally Posted by OceanView
yes I've done these, timing belt not until 90k.
I assumed he was aware of 15K for air filter and brake fluid every 2 years.
i don't know about this assuming thing....
so basically you're doing your 60k, just broken up a bit. it just sounded like you didn't believe in maintenance and you're just doing the bare minimum to keep it on the road.
so basically you're doing your 60k, just broken up a bit. it just sounded like you didn't believe in maintenance and you're just doing the bare minimum to keep it on the road.
Yes your right, I should not assume.
Maintenance has been kept up on the car as recommended on the manual.
I think that's one of the reasons the car has been so reliable.
But the biggest thing is how you drive the car.
If your drive your car with fast starts and hard stops, this will definately have a detrimental effect on the longevity of the car.
05-05-08, 04:51 AM
