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Originally Posted by CalgaryG
When I went to Mr. Lube the other day to get my oil changed, they said that my rear differential/coolant fluids should be flushed or what not. They quoted me about $90 (CAD) each.
How often do you guys get these done? My car is an '05 with 24,000 miles.
Also, at what point do brakes/rotors normally need to be replaced? (How can I tell if they are getting old?)
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Generally accepted interval (though not necessarily required) for diff and coolant is 30k miles/24-36 months. This info is in your owners manual package. So, I would say you may be about due timewise, but not in any critical rush.
Brake life is a highly variable thing for each driver and for driving conditions the car is subjected to. (can vary from approx. 15K to 45K) Usuallly, with a regular tune-up, they will inspect the rotors and pads and give a measurement % of remaining pad life so you get a sense of how much life they've got left. A reputable brake shop may do a free inspection for you as well. Also, age isn't the real concern with brakes...it's just the wear that you're concerned about.