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Pointless or not??? My 4.6 has 40k miles and i just changed the antifreeze that was pointless right?
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No! It wasn't pointless! You did good. Just make sure there aren't any air bubbles in the system or you could have yourself a problem. My 1998 Mustang GT didn't get a coolant change for some 80,000 miles and now has a minor rust problem! I have to check the coolant and clean it every now and then. Did you change the coolant or take it to a shop?
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i did it my self
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Ok! Did you remove the engine block drain plugs or did you just drain it from the radiator drain fitting?
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i drained it from the hose on the bottom of the radiator and i took off the cap on top.
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Oh yeah, I forgot about that one! Thanks!
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its never a bad thing to give your car a tune up. i try to change my spark plugs once a year. oil every 3k. antifreeze. tire pressure. keeps it running strong!
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thats a no no!
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Quote:
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RedstangGT01 My 4.6 has 40k miles and i just changed the antifreeze that was pointless right?
You did a very good job. Some sources recommend every 2 years.
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Pointless or not??? 
Just make sure you don't have any leaks! It is good to maintain your car! My 2002 Mustang GT needs a coolant change and it has 30,000 miles (the recommended time to change coolant). I have small signs of rust and corrosion already!
its never a bad thing to give your car a tune up. i try to change my spark plugs once a year. oil every 3k. antifreeze. tire pressure. keeps it running strong!
thats a no no!
