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I'm trying to keep my engine running as well as possible while i save up for an engine swap or rebuild. I have a couple of questions about some general maintenance.<p>Changing the oil: Since I bought the car, I've only used full synthetic. The oil was changed by the mechanic when I bought it, but I want to change it again, and I'd prefer to do it myself. I used to change my oil on my jeep, so I'm assuming the process is similar, but i want to make sure. the jeep also had more clearance for me to get under should i jack the car, or do you think i can get under there as is?<p>Coolant: My coolan seems muddy. Brownish. The resevoir is filthy. I'd like to flush the coolan, but I've never done this sort of thing. Could someone maybe walk me through it?<p>-Abs

changing your oil is the same as it is on most cars. you'll probably have to jack up the front end a bit as the clearance is a little on the low side for my tastes. As for a coolant flush there should be a drain screw on the bottom of the rad, loosen it and the coolant will flow out what i usually do is fill it up with water and run the car for ~10 mins to let the water wash the coolant out then just repeat the draining and fill with a mixture of coolant and water (mixture depends on local weather conditions) and you're all set

When you flush your coolant system dont just use water. Buy a coolant flushing agent from a local parts store. There are directions on the container. Oh, You are welcome for me paying over 40 dollars to ship your hatch cover for you. THanks.

ok,... how about some directions to getting to this radiater screw <p>-Abs

*bump* would love for someone to tell me where exactly this screw is <p>-Abs

i couldnt find it either so i cant change my coolant

There's a shop manual on mx-3.com
Check out section E2; page 5 refers to removal.<p>Take care of the special instructions for filling, there's a rate of fill or you will introduce air in the system.

hehe well... i found the screw that i guess i'm suppose to unscrew to drain the fluid... unfortunately the screw is made out of rubber or plastic or something, and it's stripped.<p>i couldnt get any other tools in there without taking off my front bumper (which i can do because there's one bolt i can't unfasten =P)<p>i guess i'll have it done professionally...<p>-Abs