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*Draining & bleeding



         I also have to replace the lower radiator hose in my car (5kcstq), and
 I was wondering if anyone thought this would be a good time to fluch out the r
adiator, and add new coolant?  Someone told me the radiator should be flushed a
nd refurbished about once every two years.  I've owned my cjust over 1 yr, and
I'm not sure when it was done last.  I've heard several problems can result fro
m unclean coolant lines....so this makes me nervous.

          My second question is, if I do decide to do this, is this something I
 can easily do or something better left to a mechanic?  I think a friend of min
e did it himself, but then again he's more mechanically inclined than me.

          Also, my temp. gauge works on and off (less, recently).  I was wonder
ing if the sensor might be dirty, or is it on it's way out?  I think my mechani
c quoted me $70 for a new one.  Does this sound reasonable?

                                                           TIA,
                                                            Dan