>Then, on the same day, Someone Else said: >>I've got Uncle Joel beat. I change the fluid in my 911 and my bus >>(when running) about every 6 months. > >any particular reason? i've wondered about changing the transmission fluid >every year, but decided that with so many cars still running around that have >NEVER changed their tranny oil, it would be ok to continue at every two years. >i'm almost paranoid enough to change brake fluid and coolant at one year >(instead of two) ... almost. not quite. :) I probably don't really _need_ to di it, but I feel better about making sure all of the little metal particles are out. The tranny also leaks, so if I have to crawl under there to top it off anyway.... But then agian I change the engine oil about every other month, 2 months tops. I figure the cash I spend on oil changes is easier to scrounge up than the cash it would take to rebuild my engine (my daily driver is a 911 targa) Thom -- >> Lottery: A tax on people who are bad at math. ............................................................................ : Thom Fitzpatrick Transamerica Info Mgmnt : : Systems Administrator 1860 Howe Ave : : tfitzpatrick@tim.com Sacramento, CA 95825 : : fax (916) 921-6781 (916) 565-3346 : ............................................................................ All opinions expressed herein are mine and not necessarily those of TIMS!
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