c2105026
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hello all,
I have a 2001 vx with very low mileage, and from what I can gather the coolant has never been changed.
I attempted doing a 40,000km service today but the coolant change stopped me. Was able to drain the radiator ok but pulling the knock sensors out of the engine block is impossible. There is simply no room to work!! Needless to say in attempting to unplug the wiring, due to the lack of space, I broke the wiring to the passenger side knock sensor. As a result I have given up on this 40,000km service; dealer is doing it tomorrow. I was able to do air filter, spark plugs and oil/filter, i suppose thats a start....
How vital is it to drain the engine coolant in the block? I figured that if I drain and refill the radiator with every oil change then the basic result will be the same.
I have a 2001 vx with very low mileage, and from what I can gather the coolant has never been changed.
I attempted doing a 40,000km service today but the coolant change stopped me. Was able to drain the radiator ok but pulling the knock sensors out of the engine block is impossible. There is simply no room to work!! Needless to say in attempting to unplug the wiring, due to the lack of space, I broke the wiring to the passenger side knock sensor. As a result I have given up on this 40,000km service; dealer is doing it tomorrow. I was able to do air filter, spark plugs and oil/filter, i suppose thats a start....
How vital is it to drain the engine coolant in the block? I figured that if I drain and refill the radiator with every oil change then the basic result will be the same.