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Should I change the fluids? Just bought

Old Oct 10, 2006 | 01:43 PM
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I just bought a 87 Mazda RX7 Turbo II (5 speed manual) It has 36000 miles and has sat for long periods of time in a garage. Should I replace the transmission and rear fluids. I change the oil right away. The car runs great and have had no problems st this point. I have put about 1000 miles on since owning.

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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 08:02 PM
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I would definetly change all fluids including the coolant too. This would also be a good time to go synthetic for the trans and rear diff. This way you know you are starting back at zero on maintenance. Very cheap insurance.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 11:55 AM
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Thanks for you help. I forgot to mention I have already flushed the coolant but thanks for the reminder. I will be taking it in this week to have it changed. I agree cheap insurance.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2006 | 10:09 PM
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D`ont forget to bleed the brakes!!!! Stu..
 
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