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John Betsch - "SADIE"

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YEARLY OR PERIODIC FLUID MAINTENEANCE BY MEMBERS
« on: April 21, 2025, 19:11:40 »
I am sure everyone has their own standard of a fluid maintenance schedule.   What might be some of members opinions on changing the lifeblood of our Pagodas?

OIL
ANTIFREEZE
FUEL FILTER
BRAKE FLUID
POWER STEERING FLUID
ATF/FILTER
REAR AXLE FLUID
FUEL INJECTION PUMP OIL
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MikeSimon

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Re: YEARLY OR PERIODIC FLUID MAINTENEANCE BY MEMBERS
« Reply #1 on: April 21, 2025, 23:49:48 »
Oil - Every year just BEFORE I park the car for winter hibernation
Antifreeze - Check it and replenish before winter parking
Brake fluid - Every other year
Power Steering fluid - rarely. 8-10 years if at all
ATF - rarely , 5-8 years
Rear Axle - check annually before parking, change 4-5 years
Fuel Injection pump - never (280SL)
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1970/71 280SL Automatic
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