Timeline to change coolent and service brakes?

[Chucky2007]

Hi guys, is there any timeline or mileage to change coolent?

I last change my coolent to toyota long life premix in feb 2010, now mileage is another 35k km liao.

Do i need to change after 30k or 1 year like EO? How abt brakes? Last service june 2010, now its another 25k km mileage, need to bleed the brake system?

Thanks for advice

[Aaron_soh80]

Hi guys, is there any timeline or mileage to change coolent?

I last change my coolent to toyota long life premix in feb 2010, now mileage is another 35k km liao.

Do i need to change after 30k or 1 year like EO? How abt brakes? Last service june 2010, now its another 25k km mileage, need to bleed the brake system?

Thanks for advice

 

 

U mean coolant flush ? they say every 40k flush or change is the best.. but until now i 80k still didnt flush before ..i juz top up with DI water..

 

fully syn Eo change every 10k or 6mth de..

 

brake oil every 40k change is the best..

[Aeromania]

brakes suppose to last very long one. 25000km no problem one. my previous brake pad used around 60000km then change. But if you using slotted rotors then will consume more.

[Saggi]

better to add some coolent as it is anti rust ! it rust ( metal) it will get the radiation rusted..that cause leak.... some coolent will will good to prevent rust if your have not rusted..

 

if not a simple flush ... or replacement.. coolent flsuh is very easy for Jap car.. just open the bottom tap when the car is cold... then replace wit coolent and water.. that it..done !!

[Chucky2007]

Guys thanks for advice

[Eng40765]

I havent change my toyota coolant or brake fluid before as mechanic says no need, only transmission fluid once. Its about 134000km. really must change or flush?

[Kenomi]

Hi guys, is there any timeline or mileage to change coolent?

I last change my coolent to toyota long life premix in feb 2010, now mileage is another 35k km liao.

Do i need to change after 30k or 1 year like EO? How abt brakes? Last service june 2010, now its another 25k km mileage, need to bleed the brake system?

Thanks for advice

I just changed both at 80k.

[Chucky2007]

I went to service my car on Wednesday.. Same workshop for past 5years, think their price have been increasing.. What do u guys think? Normal price or consider cheap?

 

I bought my own EO, which is 5quart of Amsoil 0w20 cost $72.50

 

What I paid for the servicing..

1) Oil filter & oil change labour $25

2) Mobil DOT4 brake fluid 2 bottle $18

3) service brake- bleed and clean $35

4) change gearbox oil, oil +service charge. 8 litre of DiaQueen SPIII $120

5) clean throttle body $50

6) change aircon filter $26

 

Total $346.50 including cost of EO..

 

I estimate that Workshop charge me a total of around $135 just on labour cost.. Time spent around 1 hr 40 minutes, that's excluding what they earn from selling me the ATF & Brake fluid.

 

What's yr opinion? I'm just curious whether should I explore other workshop? I have been using them for so long but service cost has been increasing. Just wondering

[Yuan]

Guys thanks for advice

 

As for coolant, it is advisable to change during those major servicing intervals like 40k, 80k or 120k. Check your car manual. Each car is different.

 

As for brake fluid, it is advisable to change once a year or every 2 years due to our start stop traffic conditions in Singapore.

[Yuan]

I havent change my toyota coolant or brake fluid before as mechanic says no need, only transmission fluid once. Its about 134000km. really must change or flush?

 

With your mileage, in my opinion, it is advisable to change your coolant.

[Yuan]

I went to service my car on Wednesday.. Same workshop for past 5years, think their price have been increasing.. What do u guys think? Normal price or consider cheap?

 

I bought my own EO, which is 5quart of Amsoil 0w20 cost $72.50

 

What I paid for the servicing..

1) Oil filter & oil change labour $25

2) Mobil DOT4 brake fluid 2 bottle $18

3) service brake- bleed and clean $35

4) change gearbox oil, oil +service charge. 8 litre of DiaQueen SPIII $120

5) clean throttle body $50

6) change aircon filter $26

 

Total $346.50 including cost of EO..

 

I estimate that Workshop charge me a total of around $135 just on labour cost.. Time spent around 1 hr 40 minutes, that's excluding what they earn from selling me the ATF & Brake fluid.

 

What's yr opinion? I'm just curious whether should I explore other workshop? I have been using them for so long but service cost has been increasing. Just wondering

 

In my opinion, it is kind of expensive.

[Picanto]

I went to service my car on Wednesday.. Same workshop for past 5years, think their price have been increasing.. What do u guys think? Normal price or consider cheap?

 

I bought my own EO, which is 5quart of Amsoil 0w20 cost $72.50

 

What I paid for the servicing..

1) Oil filter & oil change labour $25

2) Mobil DOT4 brake fluid 2 bottle $18

3) service brake- bleed and clean $35

4) change gearbox oil, oil +service charge. 8 litre of DiaQueen SPIII $120

5) clean throttle body $50

6) change aircon filter $26

 

Total $346.50 including cost of EO..

 

I estimate that Workshop charge me a total of around $135 just on labour cost.. Time spent around 1 hr 40 minutes, that's excluding what they earn from selling me the ATF & Brake fluid.

 

What's yr opinion? I'm just curious whether should I explore other workshop? I have been using them for so long but service cost has been increasing. Just wondering

 

next time go to another WS

[Ml_88]

Picanto, if you dun mind, what kind of car do you drive?

[Jchuacl]

If they are competent in managing ur car , I don't see a problem . I rather pay a bit more to ensure my car is well taken care of .

[Picanto]

Picanto, if you dun mind, what kind of car do you drive?

 

mercedes

[Eng40765]

With your mileage, in my opinion, it is advisable to change your coolant.

 

Will ask during the next servicing but the pink coolant still looks nice in the reservoir.