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Just some more pictures and questions. Should I change my power steering fluid? How and what type of power steering fluid should I put back in? If I flush my radiator, is there a drain on the engine block? Where is it located. I've changed all my other fluids. I have a manual, but its on CD and searching through PDF files is a PITA!

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Your call on whether to change the power steering fluid. Does it "smell" fresh? Not an easy thing to do, but if it needs it...

As for coolant drains on the engine, there are two petcocks - one on each side of the block, about halfway between the oil pan and the exhaust ports. Pull the lower radiator hose, and most of the coolant will spill out all over the place!

And, again, that is one lovely 8!
 
Larry, stop putting up pictures of that car on the forum.

You are giving me a stomach ache.

Makes me want to go slap my wife. On Mother's Day yet.
 
One fluid change I would highly recommend is synthetic transmission fluid. I noticed a significant improvement over the petro based stuff. I used Pennzoil I think but if you want to spend $11-12 bucks a quart you can go with GM Synchro.

Gotta say it again - beautiful car.

Tom
 
Cheapsnake said:
One fluid change I would highly recommend is synthetic transmission fluid. I noticed a significant improvement over the petro based stuff. I used Pennzoil I think but if you want to spend $11-12 bucks a quart you can go with GM Synchro.
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Supposedly the Pennzoil product and the GM product are the same thing. As in the GM labeled product is made by Pennzoil and both carry the same Pennzoil part number. Much better price to go to Napa and get the Pennzoil branded version. BTW, I like it better than ATF as well.
 
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