2004 Dodge Dakota 4.7.

Bought truck at 180,000 miles, now has 220,000. Recently had power steering and brake fluid flushed, they were really dark.

One of my coolant hoses looks like it’s bulging. I have no idea if the coolant has ever been changed, it’s hard to tell with the dark reservoir.

Should I get it flushed and is there anything I should know? Can getting it flushed cause leaks? Should I have them put in a new thermostat even though I don’t have problems with this one?

I’m worried something will go wrong when I’m just trying to do basic maintenance. Doing it myself isn’t an option.

  • HsvDE86OPBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I found an Express Oil Change that does good work. Actually tightens things to spec etc, years with no problem, otherwise I wouldn’t risk going to a chain location. I know it’s not advised but I can’t do it myself.

    I called independent shops and they said they don’t have the equipment to do a proper flush.

    The reason I want a flush is because if the fluid currently in there since I got it isn’t the same, I read it can react with other types of coolants and gel up and mess up the whole cooling system.