Canadian Tire - Brake Fluid, Clutch Fluid, Coolant
11-01-2008, 06:10 AM
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Canadian Tire - SRS Light and Coolant Issue
Got the oil change done from Canadian tire for my 02 Civic LX coupe (usually go to Costco or my mechanic).
Canadian Tire told me I need the following done
1) Coolant Flush
- ??? My car manual says that I would need this done after 10 yeras or 192,000 km. My car is currently at 140,000. Do I really need this done??
2) Brake and Clutch Fluid Flush
- I've got the DOT 3/450 fluid and need directions how to do this. I know there are directions on the net, but does anyone have additional comments, or directions for my car specifically?
They also told me I need 4 new tires. I got my tires in Feb and thread depth is 9/32 so I have no idea wtheck they are talking about. Maybe they wanted me to buy brand new tires from them????
Additionally, my SRS Light is on
- Is this related to air bags? The only thing i can think of is that, I was backing up my car once and hit a pole (lol.. 5% tint in rear didnt help 2AM sat morning). The light "DID NOT" come on right after that incident though...
So i need help with 1) and SRS light. If anyone can additionally comment on 2) that'd be awsome.
Modified by vikas2k@hotmail.com at 7:49 AM 11/1/2008
Canadian Tire told me I need the following done
1) Coolant Flush
- ??? My car manual says that I would need this done after 10 yeras or 192,000 km. My car is currently at 140,000. Do I really need this done??
2) Brake and Clutch Fluid Flush
- I've got the DOT 3/450 fluid and need directions how to do this. I know there are directions on the net, but does anyone have additional comments, or directions for my car specifically?
They also told me I need 4 new tires. I got my tires in Feb and thread depth is 9/32 so I have no idea wtheck they are talking about. Maybe they wanted me to buy brand new tires from them????
Additionally, my SRS Light is on
- Is this related to air bags? The only thing i can think of is that, I was backing up my car once and hit a pole (lol.. 5% tint in rear didnt help 2AM sat morning). The light "DID NOT" come on right after that incident though...
So i need help with 1) and SRS light. If anyone can additionally comment on 2) that'd be awsome.
Modified by vikas2k@hotmail.com at 7:49 AM 11/1/2008
11-03-2008, 01:36 PM
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Re: Canadian Tire - SRS Light and Coolant Issue (vikas2k@hotmail.com)
Chain type auto shops have the ugly habit of trying to increase profit by recomending unecesary services.
Re: the SRS light. Our '02 CRV has this also. I haven't had it scanned yet, but there seem to be quite a few failures around that vintage of manufacture and most relate to a problem with the driver's side seat belt latch. I understand most of them are covered by the lifetime seatbelt warranty.
Re: the SRS light. Our '02 CRV has this also. I haven't had it scanned yet, but there seem to be quite a few failures around that vintage of manufacture and most relate to a problem with the driver's side seat belt latch. I understand most of them are covered by the lifetime seatbelt warranty.
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