Joel wrote: i'm not sure that the mechanics in question were recommending leaving the coolant in for 100,000 miles but if they were, i'd find some new mechanics! :( i don't believe the corrosion is unpreventable ... if you'll replace the coolant regularly. ALL fluids in a car NEED to be replaced. some more often than others. No, they were suggesting that if I change the coolant every 30000 miles than blue or green would not make a difference. joseph |
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