Hello,

Coolant light flashed at me today on my way home from work. By the looks of the wet radiator, I need a new one. While I am replacing the radiator, what else should I take care of or what is best to replace. Hoses, ect... I have 210,xxx miles on it and I know that the timing belt was done around 190,xxx. Any advice is helpful. Thank you!

Also, rockauto has this radiator for about $100.

SPECTRA PREMIUM Part # CU2192 {#2192, 432598 (Only 2 Remaining)}
M/T
Anyone have experience with this brand?

 

Day-um...210k? Awesome...Well, just check and make sure your services are up to date...the timing belt is the big one, along with the water pump. Do the usual checking or worn out hoses, busted clamps, things like that. With that many miles, things are inadvertantly going to wear, so just be cautious, ya know? Make sure that you especially keep up with tune ups I.E. coilpacks, spark plugs, clean injectors, fuel filter, sensors are reading properly. I've personally never heard anything bad about spectra for your radiator. Also, when was the last time you seafoamed your engine?

 

Thanks for the advice Joe. The timing and water pump was done around 190k and I was just curious if I need to order any special parts that are not reusable. My plan is to order the upper and lower hoses and another L-shaped hose which I have been keeping an eye on (it is located just under the intake , but i'm not sure of the name yet).