DonnyJagaru Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 As above, bone stock 14 year old low-miler. I've changed the tranny fluid a couple of years ago but that's about it. I'm thinking brake fluid, cooling system, rear end and power steering, but welcome any input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 I suggest perusing a Mustang owners forum. Probably find more useful tips and insights there for your model year of car than a Subaru forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 All fluids. Start looking at hoses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnyJagaru Posted April 17, 2017 Author Share Posted April 17, 2017 I had a look at the owners manual. If I follow the dogma I have to change the coolant - but that's about it. The rear axle doesn't require any fluid change unless it has been submerged or is leaking. Same for power steering fluid. Agreed on checking the hoses. Will check on Mustang Roundup forum to confirm. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 At 14 years, I'd change it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnyJagaru Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 Hmmm..... decisions. Would you bleed the brakes too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Flush and bleed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 If you have not upgraded your mustang with the kits from here: http://www.maximummotorsports.com/ ; your Mustang is not performing at its best. Replacing hoses has nothing on performance. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnyJagaru Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 I can say with confidence that my Mustang is the only bone-stock, un-hit, pristine one of this series I've seen. And I plan on keeping it that way - thus ever increasing it's future rarity. LOL This weekend it's cooling system flush time and power steering fluid replacement too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnyJagaru Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 Did the coolant yesterday. Good gawd it looked awful. Envision dirty toilet, but not that smelly, and you get the idea. Drained rad, added bottle of cooling system flush, topped with water, ran for 20 minutes. Pulled drain cock all the way out, shoved hose in and run for another 15 minutes until it ran clear. Drained rad again, put plug back in, added 1 & 3/4 jugs of concentrate, topped up with water and took for a stomp. Subarus are a lot easier than this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnyJagaru Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 In case anyone cares I did the power steering fluid. I'm certain this was OEM too - it looked darker than the blood spewing out of my leg when I cut it really badly one time. I found it interesting that the car is easier to steer with the new fluid. I guess the original stuff was pretty horrid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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