At 10:25 AM 11/25/1999 -0800, you wrote: >Anybody ever tote up what 'proper maintenance' per 'DM' costs? If, >including the time spent doing or getting it done, this is less than a new >engine, it's worth it. Figure $125 per year for enhanced full drain/rinse/renew cooling system maintenance if you hire it done with spec fluid. Divide that into the cost of motor replacement to see the number of years equivalent. Vote your pocket book.
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