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Originally Posted by haigha
Am I the only one that thinks the "lifetime coolant" is a good thing? My mechanic checks its efficacy when he does my annual oil change. I'm glad it doesn't need to be changed every few years, one less thing to do  |
I agree that lifetime coolant is a good thing, but that doesn't mean it shouldn't be checked during inspections. Those checks should include level, concentration (strength), checking for any contaminants, and a check of whether the conditioners are still active (usually via alkilinity). Since many shops can't check coolant fully, it ends up being replaced many times when it doesn't need to be. Owners are conditioned to believe coolant wears out according to a set schedule, which isn't true; if it isn't contaminated, only the conditioners wear out, and they can be added.
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