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Tie Rods and coolant flush

Old Mar 27, 2010 | 09:42 AM
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Just had my 93 accord LX auto. In the shop for tires. While i was thier, they did a courtesy check. From what they say, My left-outer tie rod end is lose. Still learning on how to fix this great car up, I was wondering if there is anything i can do myself to fix this or repair it? And i need to do a coolant flush, is there any type of coolant that would be the best for my car. ( I drive like a bat out of hell)
 
Old Mar 27, 2010 | 01:37 PM
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If the outer tie-rod is loose, then you will have to replace it.

With the correct tools, it is a pretty simple DIY job.
 
Old Mar 27, 2010 | 07:39 PM
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Its very easy to replace the tie rods.Just make sure it is either the outer or inner.A shop told me my outer tie rod was loose,but when I got home and took the wheel off,the inner one was bad,not the outer.Honest mistake but I was able to diagnose it right away.
 
Old Mar 27, 2010 | 07:41 PM
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Forgot to add,just use the factory specified coolant/mix.You can add a little more water to the mix for the summer months.

Or you can buy the premixed 50/50 already mixed bottles and use those.
They work for all types of coolants.
 
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