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Re: Maintenance
You have 12 year old brake fluid and this guy does not think that is an issue?
I'd not listen to anything he says after hearing that.
My 07 has 38,000 on it. It just got differential and brake fluid (as well as new street performance pads, those OEM pads are HORRIBLE); I've got to get shorter bits to do the transmission (Manual) and will get to that in a few weeks.
Here is something you will think is surprising - I sure did. My differential fluid was down about 1/3, it is leaking out the right seal, but ONLY when MOVING. No oil on the floor. Had I not done the service, I'd not know that I was leaking. Your car is super low miles, it sits way too much - the chance of leaks or other issues is higher with your car than mine. I'd get under there and see what's going on. Make sure SOMEONE is paying attention to the amount of fluid that comes out.
But it's your car, and if you trust him (you don't or you would not be asking us), then .............................................
I'd not listen to anything he says after hearing that.
My 07 has 38,000 on it. It just got differential and brake fluid (as well as new street performance pads, those OEM pads are HORRIBLE); I've got to get shorter bits to do the transmission (Manual) and will get to that in a few weeks.
Here is something you will think is surprising - I sure did. My differential fluid was down about 1/3, it is leaking out the right seal, but ONLY when MOVING. No oil on the floor. Had I not done the service, I'd not know that I was leaking. Your car is super low miles, it sits way too much - the chance of leaks or other issues is higher with your car than mine. I'd get under there and see what's going on. Make sure SOMEONE is paying attention to the amount of fluid that comes out.
But it's your car, and if you trust him (you don't or you would not be asking us), then .............................................
Re: Maintenance
the reason the brake fluid is on top of everyone's list is because
as it is in storage ,the temp of the building gets hot then cold that causing condensation,and water in the brake fluid means your brakes does not work as well ,,water in brake fluid also allows your calibers to rust from the inside out,
this is for every part in your car that contains gas, and or ,oil (water does not mix with oil
it is not the mileage ,but the temp change,, now you know why Jay leno has heat and AC wher he stores any and all his cars. jim
as it is in storage ,the temp of the building gets hot then cold that causing condensation,and water in the brake fluid means your brakes does not work as well ,,water in brake fluid also allows your calibers to rust from the inside out,
this is for every part in your car that contains gas, and or ,oil (water does not mix with oil
it is not the mileage ,but the temp change,, now you know why Jay leno has heat and AC wher he stores any and all his cars. jim
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Re: Maintenance
you and I knocked two of those out on my car in about thirty minutes when I made the trip over there! I still appreciate your hospitality that day! And the rotors!!
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