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What are some secrets to a long lasting car? Here's what I plan or am doing. Any more tips, please add. Or if my tips are wacky and wrong, let me know.
-change oil frequently enough, maybe twice as often as recommended, listen to maintenence schedule, do a few extras like change the power steering fluid at about 7-10 years
-drive the car easy when cold, no jack rabbit starts
-avoid potholes
-don't be rough with the car, switches, etc.
-listen for rattles, look for leaks, listen for odd sounds, check stuff like CV boots and brake pads occasionally.
-wash and wax car, keep garaged, wash bird stains and underside (this just keeps rust from forming as quickly but doesn't affect the engine, I think
Is it mostly luck? I know someone who is hard on the car and some things do break sooner.
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Posts in this Thread:
- secrets to a long lasting car?, dan , Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:15:57 <-- Viewing This Message
- also keep it clean, esp the interior <eom>, C H Tay, Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:26:27
- Easy! Make sure it's a Saab! (nm), turrbo , Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:03:19
- Don't turn the steering wheel when not rolling..., Crispin, Wed, 31 Oct 2007 08:38:10
- Pay attention to details, Noel, Wed, 31 Oct 2007 04:17:05
- Those things and..., Schu, Wed, 31 Oct 2007 04:07:11
- Re: secrets to a long lasting car?, 79-99, Wed, 31 Oct 2007 03:55:11
- It really depends on where you live, too..., Railhead , Wed, 31 Oct 2007 01:45:56
- You're on the right track......, Herb H, Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:43:40
- Re: secrets to a long lasting car?, AlS, Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:37:40
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