Coolant Question - need answers!

[Pleasegivesoap]

I haven't flushed the coolant on the 01 F4i since owning it, which has been 2 1/2 years so far. I'm realizing it's long overdue for a coolant flush, but need to ride home this weekend (150 mi., NY-MA) and back on Monday, when I'll hopefully flush it.

Question is, will I be risking any further damage by riding 300 miles with wicked old coolant in there?

If so, I suppose I can get a bus somehow...

Thanks folks

[slammp]

Im no expert but I would not worry about it for the ride. If you havent had any problems then just flush it when you get back.

[DuncanMoto]

If it hasn't been a problem yet, it shouldn't be a problem now that the weather is cooler.
Worse case it over heats a light goes on and you pull over for a while.
To be safe, just go ask a service shop to take a hydrometer reading from your radiator.

[Degsy]

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LOL. You worry too much. Coolant will last years and years.

[greenmonster]

+1 what Sean says. 300 will last for you til the flush. Hell, mine's been in for years too. Just make sure the level's ok.

[Pleasegivesoap]

Thanks for the info guys. Re: derek - I prefer "careful" lol

[Jim]

Eli, i'm the same way as you. if i didnt change the fluid, then i assume the worst. you should be fine and just flush it over the winter. if you need a hand, let me know.

[Degsy]

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Thanks for the info guys. Re: derek - I prefer "careful" lol

Worry about it when you ride to North Dakota in January. NEw england in sep? You could run maple syrup in there.

[obsolete]

I think it may blow up, but that's just my opinion.

[Degsy]

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Eli, i'm the same way as you. if i didnt change the fluid, then i assume the worst. you should be fine and just flush it over the winter. if you need a hand, let me know.

Go polish some chrome

[Jim]

I'm gonna break your phone at lunch, old man

[Degsy]

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My phone will break your laptop

[Pleasegivesoap]

Eli, i'm the same way as you. if i didnt change the fluid, then i assume the worst. you should be fine and just flush it over the winter. if you need a hand, let me know.

I appreciate it Jim, might PM you about that in a month or so.

Thanks,
Eli