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IMO, if you have changed the fluids regularly then you shouldn't do the service cause it's nothing major that they do.
Are you leasing or financing the car? If it is a lease then definitely do it. If not don't even bother.
The only service I will do is the 100K mile service. Right now, I have 68K+ miles on my 99 TL.
Are you leasing or financing the car? If it is a lease then definitely do it. If not don't even bother.
The only service I will do is the 100K mile service. Right now, I have 68K+ miles on my 99 TL.
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Plugs,Air filter,Fuel Filter,and oil change ---this is the basic list and can be done at home---the extended list would be- Trans serv--coolant serv,brake fluid flush,--rotate and balance of tires---
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Originally posted by TubbysTL-S
Plugs,Air filter,Fuel Filter,and oil change ---this is the basic list and can be done at home---the extended list would be- Trans serv--coolant serv,brake fluid flush,--rotate and balance of tires---
Plugs,Air filter,Fuel Filter,and oil change ---this is the basic list and can be done at home---the extended list would be- Trans serv--coolant serv,brake fluid flush,--rotate and balance of tires---
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Originally posted by TubbysTL-S
Correct--Acura and Mitchel on Demand call it - " Change Brake Fluid "anywhere you go to have it done they call it a brake fluid flush-
Correct--Acura and Mitchel on Demand call it - " Change Brake Fluid "anywhere you go to have it done they call it a brake fluid flush-
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Who or what is Mitchel on Demand? Also, I understand the concept of changing brake fluid, but can't understand why it needs to be done, especially since it's a sealed system and so early in the mileage.
Who or what is Mitchel on Demand? Also, I understand the concept of changing brake fluid, but can't understand why it needs to be done, especially since it's a sealed system and so early in the mileage.
Good idea to change out. I learned an expensive lesson on my 300ZX because I didn't change out brake fluid regularly.
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Brake fluid flush
Brake fluid flush
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Brake fluid is used for few reasons (other than the obvious...stopping
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One, it lubricates the brake components.
Two, it keeps moisture from reaching the metals ...inside brake lines, and in the calipers.
Three, it dissipates heat without boiling (under normal use).
When brake fluid is about two years old, it starts to absorb moisture...when it does this, the internals of the brake system starts to corrode. I realize the brake system is a "closed" system, but the moisture finds a way in there...when the brake fluid starts to look "yellowish", it is showing signs of moisture.
It then needs to be "flushed" and changed out.
Have you noticed that on all bottles of brake fluid, it always states to keep the bottle sealed? Or it tells you never to use brake fluid out of a bottle that was not sealed? It is because within a few hours of sitting open, the brake fluid will reach full saturation of moisture from the atmosphere. Some brake fluids have built in chemicals to fight against moisture, but it is really just futile. One such brand is Castrol LMA DOT4. LMA stands for "low moisture activity".
Anyway, I strongly recommend changing brake fluid every other year. I usually do the brake fluid one year, and the antifreeze on the next.
Hope this explains the brake fluid mystery.
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Originally posted by MadJap
Let me shed some light on this....
Brake fluid is used for few reasons (other than the obvious...stopping
)
One, it lubricates the brake components.
Two, it keeps moisture from reaching the metals ...inside brake lines, and in the calipers.
Three, it dissipates heat without boiling (under normal use).
When brake fluid is about two years old, it starts to absorb moisture...when it does this, the internals of the brake system starts to corrode. I realize the brake system is a "closed" system, but the moisture finds a way in there...when the brake fluid starts to look "yellowish", it is showing signs of moisture.
It then needs to be "flushed" and changed out.
Have you noticed that on all bottles of brake fluid, it always states to keep the bottle sealed? Or it tells you never to use brake fluid out of a bottle that was not sealed? It is because within a few hours of sitting open, the brake fluid will reach full saturation of moisture from the atmosphere. Some brake fluids have built in chemicals to fight against moisture, but it is really just futile. One such brand is Castrol LMA DOT4. LMA stands for "low moisture activity".
Anyway, I strongly recommend changing brake fluid every other year. I usually do the brake fluid one year, and the antifreeze on the next.
Hope this explains the brake fluid mystery.
Let me shed some light on this....
Brake fluid is used for few reasons (other than the obvious...stopping
![Big Grin](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
One, it lubricates the brake components.
Two, it keeps moisture from reaching the metals ...inside brake lines, and in the calipers.
Three, it dissipates heat without boiling (under normal use).
When brake fluid is about two years old, it starts to absorb moisture...when it does this, the internals of the brake system starts to corrode. I realize the brake system is a "closed" system, but the moisture finds a way in there...when the brake fluid starts to look "yellowish", it is showing signs of moisture.
It then needs to be "flushed" and changed out.
Have you noticed that on all bottles of brake fluid, it always states to keep the bottle sealed? Or it tells you never to use brake fluid out of a bottle that was not sealed? It is because within a few hours of sitting open, the brake fluid will reach full saturation of moisture from the atmosphere. Some brake fluids have built in chemicals to fight against moisture, but it is really just futile. One such brand is Castrol LMA DOT4. LMA stands for "low moisture activity".
Anyway, I strongly recommend changing brake fluid every other year. I usually do the brake fluid one year, and the antifreeze on the next.
Hope this explains the brake fluid mystery.
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