radiator/coolant
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radiator/coolant
Is it necessary to change the whole coolant thing once you reach 60k and other liquid stuff?
Should I take my car to the dealer and let them perform the 60k service or I can just do all of them?
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Should I take my car to the dealer and let them perform the 60k service or I can just do all of them?
Thanks
Yes, you should replace the coolant. No, you don't need to have a dealer do it. There isn't anything in the dealer's list that is difficult.
Here is our list, which might need more skill:
Here is our list, which might need more skill:
30,000:
- Replace Ignition coils
- Replace Plug wires
- Replace Spark plugs
- Clean MAF (mass air flow sensor)
- Clean ESS (e-shaft sensor)
- Reset ESS profile
- Clean power steering connections
- Clean battery terminals and clamps
- Replace transmission fluid
- Replace coolant (Mazda FL-22 is highly recommended)
- Replace air filter
- Replace brake fluid (fluid in the brake lines AND the clutch line)
60,000:
...all above, plus...
- Clean all chassis electrical grounding points
- Replace accessory belts
- Clean OMP lines
- Replace rear differential fluid
- Replace thermostat
- Clean / Straighten AC condenser fins
- Clean / Straighten oil cooler fins
- Inspect catalytic converter
- Clean / Inspect intake valving
- Consider / inspect all points in 90,000+ as well, many items fail early
- Replace Ignition coils
- Replace Plug wires
- Replace Spark plugs
- Clean MAF (mass air flow sensor)
- Clean ESS (e-shaft sensor)
- Reset ESS profile
- Clean power steering connections
- Clean battery terminals and clamps
- Replace transmission fluid
- Replace coolant (Mazda FL-22 is highly recommended)
- Replace air filter
- Replace brake fluid (fluid in the brake lines AND the clutch line)
60,000:
...all above, plus...
- Clean all chassis electrical grounding points
- Replace accessory belts
- Clean OMP lines
- Replace rear differential fluid
- Replace thermostat
- Clean / Straighten AC condenser fins
- Clean / Straighten oil cooler fins
- Inspect catalytic converter
- Clean / Inspect intake valving
- Consider / inspect all points in 90,000+ as well, many items fail early
"Coolant" is the liquid. You buy it in containers, drain out the old, refill with the new.
A radiator is $150 from Mazmart for the manual transmission, just under $200 for the automatic. Thermostat is $65 or so. Lines can be all over the place. Coolant bottle is $130 with radiator cap
A radiator is $150 from Mazmart for the manual transmission, just under $200 for the automatic. Thermostat is $65 or so. Lines can be all over the place. Coolant bottle is $130 with radiator cap
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