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Old 04-28-2005, 07:52 PM
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<center><img src="http://partsdirect.s-cars.org/images/eos121504%20002.jpg"></center><p>Bottom line, here's the easiest way to do it below. Something very worth doing as my fluid was nasty black/brown when it should be green. Order up 3 liters of Pentosin CHF-11S(G20). Got mine at Impex for $14/liter plus shipping. Get a cheap baster at Walmart or wherever.

- Suck all old fluid out of reservoir
- Top off with new, no need to re-cap yet
- Start engine and turn lock to lock several times
- Shut off, suck old fluid out
- Repeat until fluid is clean. I went overboard and used nearly two full liters. Never can be too sure. By the 3rd or so time of doing this the fluid was noticeably cleaner and it was totally clean by the time I was done. Wouldn't be a bad idea to do this every two years with brake fluid and coolant. A little maintenance goes a long way.
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Default yeah I think I will do mine tomorrow

mine is facking nasty
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I kick myself for not doing it earlier. It's pure green now though.
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what types of fuid can be used aside from pentosin?
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Correct, contaminated fluid is what kill. I need to do it soon 120K mark
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Nothing really.
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There is a Bilstein/Febi brand, but its the same stuff
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overkill if done at 60k mi?
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what exactly is a baster?
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Default A long tube with a squeezable bulb on top. Used in cooking to suck up juices. Think turkey baster...

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