Maintenance myths

[Coyote machine]

That is the new thing, antifreeze can a last 2 years by the manufacturer standards, and they also make some products that Last 5 Years. But growing up we never change the radiator fluid. I had an 87 Chevy Silverado my dad bought original . And last year is the first time it got a antifreeze changed when I change the radiator.

Maybe if the 'radiator fluid' (coolant), got changed, the radiator wouldn't have needed replacement. :confused2:

 

[haroldy]

I have 19 year old toyota car,,never added to coolant ,,,never checked condition,, still running so why waste money changing

 

[Coyote machine]

I have 19 year old toyota car,,never added to coolant ,,,never checked condition,, still running so why waste money changing

Why indeed, just bolt on new tires every million miles or so,,,

 

[LD1]

I must admit, I have never changed or flushed coolant in anything I own.

 

[Coyote machine]

I must admit, I have never changed or flushed coolant in anything I own.

The police and media have been allerted, and should be cuffing you soon for gross negligence of said equipment! :laughing:

 

[Coyote machine]

I must admit, I have never changed or flushed coolant in anything I own.

The police and media have been allerted, and should be cuffing you soon for gross negligence of said equipment! :laughing:

 

[oldpilgrim]

I am wondering what failure mode would be caused by overgreasing.

Wallet failure.

 

[colsonbrooke]

I do not believe changing the fluid would have kept the plastic part that split, from splitting. But I am no mechanic.

 

[C4Ranch]

I must admit, I have never changed or flushed coolant in anything I own.

So this has been my practice also... But usually while sipping a fine scotch I often ponder, would changing it out increase water pump life and/or decrease corrosion?

 

[k0ua]

Wow! I usually try to change fluids on schedule. Yeah I have neglected the coolant for a year or two.. but heck compared to some of you guys, I am johnny on the spot.