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From: Chuck Simpson <csimpson@zeltech.com>
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Organization: Zel Technologies, L.L.C.
To: jettaglx@igtc.com,
 "Joel T. Bell" <joel.bell@duke.edu>,
 "GLX LIST" <jettaglx@igtc.com>,
 "GIS List" <env351@pinus.env.duke.edu>
Subject: Re: Tranny & coolant service $$$
Date: Tue, 8 Jun 1999 08:42:15 -0400
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I was under the impression that the coolant in our cars never needed flushing
(ie. lifetime antifreeze).  I thought it only needed to be topped-off if the
level was getting low.

Am I on crack?

-Chuck Simpson...

On Tue, 08 Jun 1999, Joel T. Bell wrote:
>>I'm changing over to Redline tranny fluid and stopped by the local AAMCO
>today to see what it costs to have the old drained and new stuff put
>in...$50-$10 cause I got my own fluid!  Maybe I'm off base here, but
>isn't that out of hand?  The guy says it includes a road test and visual
>inspection for gasket leakage...still seems like a lot of money to take
>my car for a spin, look around for a min, and swap the fluid.  I don't
>have ramps so I can't do it myself.  I'm scheduled for an oil change at
>the dealer this week, but I've heard stories of dealers giving people a
>hard time for changing to anything other than stock fluid and I'd rather
>not go through the hassle.  What should I expect to pay for a simple
>drain and fill?  Also what about cooling system service?  The dealer
>said $50...again, I just wanted to flush it out and put new coolant in.
>The car only has 30,000 on it...I don't need the pressure test and that
>crap...I keep the engine spotless so I'd notice if there were a leak
>anywhere.  I think someone posted info on how to flush the system by
>putting a piece of tube on the t by the overflow tank...anyone have the
>complete directions on this?
> 
>Thanks
> 
>Joel
> 
>*******************************************************
>Joel T. Bell
>Duke University
>Nicholas School of the Environment
>Coastal Environmental Management Program
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>

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