Nope - she's wearing lots of soapsuds!Woah Modcon!!! is she naked O_O
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What if you're an ID10T like me and buy a new 6 and then only put 7,000 miles on it in 3 years... is it like oil that (they want you to think) deteriorates over time after being put into use regardless of pace, or is it independent of time and really a (say) "30K" mile operation?It's a good idea to flush your coolant every 2-3 years. If you want to save money, you can just buy the coolant of your choice + about 8 gallons worth of distilled water and do this yourself.
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coolant should really be done on a time basis as opposed to just absolute mileage. after three years i would suggest a flush and refill.What if you're an ID10T like me and buy a new 6 and then only put 7,000 miles on it in 3 years... is it like oil that (they want you to think) deteriorates over time after being put into use regardless of pace, or is it independent of time and really a (say) "30K" mile operation?
Heading to the shop on Tuesday for my 6-month oil change before parking for winter, should I have them do the coolant as well? Car is 3 years in service this week with factory coolant. [/b]
Thanks for the advice. I usually change the oil in October (while roads are still clear) and may get a couple hundred miles in before the "final park"; I then usually change it in April after I start using it regularly. The local Mazda dealer doesn't seem to discourage despite the low mileage between changescoolant should really be done on a time basis as opposed to just absolute mileage. after three years i would suggest a flush and refill.
if you store the car every winter the best time to change the oil is right before putting it away. oil picks up acids and dirt from the combustion process, so changing it right before that winter storage will be the kindest for your motor.
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I think $79 is a bit pricey, last coupon I got in the mail was $56.I just got a coupon in the mail for the cooling system flush and service. the coupon says for $79, I have 60k on the car. it is worthy? let me know. :goon:
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The first flush is five years or 60,000 miles according to the manual I think, correct me if I'm wrong. After that it's every two to three years.It's a good idea to flush your coolant every 2-3 years. If you want to save money, you can just buy the coolant of your choice + about 8 gallons worth of distilled water and do this yourself.
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I agree, protect the environment!If you don't have the ability to properly dispose of the coolant, then take it to a shop you trust and have them do it.
It's not cool to just dump it into the sewer system or into the ground water.
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