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I changed the coolant for the first time on my 1998 Boxster and put together a little DIY on YouTube.
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Replace i'd weight the costs of time, tools, and coolant

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Considering I don't change the coolant often as in oil changes I'd weight the costs of time, tools, and coolant with having the dealership do it.
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I changed the coolant for the first time on my 1998 Boxster and put together a little DIY on YouTube.
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Replace i'd weight the costs of time, tools, and coolant

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Considering I don't change the coolant often as in oil changes I'd weight the costs of time, tools, and coolant with having the dealership do it.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I changed the coolant for the first time on my 1998 Boxster and put together a little DIY on YouTube. Hope it helps. Please subscribe https://youtu.be/IwELkpDMuV8

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Thank you, I need to do this as well. Seeing the fight you had with the hose, I think I'll plan on cutting and replacing that damn hose.

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Not a terrible idea...

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Having the right tools is key. The pressure kit and air pump are tools I don't have. Considering I don't change the coolant often as in oil changes I'd weight the costs of time, tools, and coolant with having the dealership do it.

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This is true. Some people fill it without the vacuum system, but it's a lot harder to get the air out of the system that way. Plus, anytime I find an excuse to buy a new tool I usually justify it

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