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GiddyGiddyGoin

...on a car? Flushes, tuneup? I feel like the mechanics tell women ANYTHING and scare you into unnecessary services. Should I get radiator flushes? Tune ups? AC flush? Etc.? Would appreciate honest answers. thanks
I have a 2000 Alero

rwings8215

Tune up should not have to be done for 100k on your car. The coolant (unless contaminated) should last either 100k or 150k you would have to look at the sticker on the overflow bucket. It uses Gm Dex-cool coolant and that is a long life coolant. Or 5 years whichever comes first. Transmission fluid should be good for 100k if you have the sealed tranny which I think you do. There is no dipstick on the sealed units you will see a red cap under the brake cylinder if it is sealed. Air filter around every 12-15k. Fuel filter about every 24k. Tires sould be rotated every 6k for best wear and performance. Keep steering fluid full. Brakes depend on type of driving you do. Most tuffy auto centers will do free brake inspections. But the best way to tell if they are getting bad is to look at the brake fluid level as your pads wear your fluid will go low. Dont add to it unless it is seriously low. When new pads are put on the fluid will go back to correct level. Dont let anyone talk you into a power steering flush they are just trying to make money. also if you have the owners manual for your car it will have a detailed list in the back of the book under scheduled maintance you can follow. Hope this helps you