Does the oil go bad like radiator coolant? I'm just curious. If I have 20,000 miles/1 year on Amsoil synthetic, why can't I keep going until I hit the 35,000 mile mark?
Troy
Troy
Well the time rule makes sense if you drive 5 miles a day. That short trip, cold-engine driving will kill the oil.quote:
Originally posted by Mike:
So you will buy more oil!
A guy at work bought a 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix for $500 with just 22k on it! An elderly guy owned it.quote:
Originally posted by troy_heagy:
I like those elderly folks with low-mileage cars. My mom just sold her 1987 Plymouth to me for only $1000. Mile: 25,000! It's practically a new car!
Most manufacturers recommend changing the brake fluid every 2 years. The coolant schedule may be different for different makes of vehicles. Conventional coolant is replaced every 2 years; "long-life" coolant every 3-5 (Ford is 3 years/50,000 miles, GM is 5 years/150,000 miles), and some European brands utilize lifetime coolant.quote:
Originally posted by troy_heagy:
[QB]So the only fluid I *have* to change on time basis is my radiator coolant: Once every 2 years.
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Originally posted by troy_heagy:
[QB] Does the oil go bad like radiator coolant?
Radiator fluid go bad? I know the BOOK says to change it but it's just water and glycol. What would go bad??? Lot of the newer cars, as mentioned in an earlier reply, don't even mention changing radiator fluids. Anybody??
There are a lot of guys in my car club that are into autocrossing and road racing, and every single one of them recommends changing out the brake fluid every year. Even on a normal street driven car they say it should be done every 2-3 years. I noticed better braking on my 97 GTP when I had it's brake fluid flushed (this was in early 2001, so the fluid was at least 4 years old)quote:
Originally posted by Mike:
What kind of vehicle are you talking about with a vent hole in the M/C?.
I just looked over my 4 GM vehicles (92,93, 01 & 02) and if there is no vent, there is a air tight rubber seal.
I spoke to a ASE (20+ yrs experience) brake man this AM (my 92 K1500 needs new rotors etc) and he shook his head when I told him some were advocating changing brake fluid every 2 yrs. No need to change brake fluid unless there is contamination present.
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Originally posted by Schmoe:
Originally posted by troy_heagy:
[QB] Radiator fluid go bad? I know the BOOK says to change it but it's just water and glycol. What would go bad??? Lot of the newer cars, as mentioned in an earlier reply, don't even mention changing radiator fluids. Anybody??Coolant is composed of additives as well to protect the engine. Yes, coolant needs to be changed. For the old ethelene glyco green stuff about every two eyars after the first change and for the dexcool, well they say 100,000 miles or 5 years but I woould opt for three to plkay it safe. Amazing how much crap drains out of the radiators after 3 years.
It's definitely a scheduled item for my Honda. I think it's on 2 year/30,000 mile schedule, but I'm not positive.quote:
Originally posted by Mike:
Changing the brake fluid every 2 yrs? I never heard of that.