Are u one of those owners who....

[bar10dah]

It all depends what it is. Some parts are best replaced before they break. Some parts can fail before I replace them. The biggest decision factor is, "what happens when this part breaks?" If it failing doesn't cause any damage then it can wait. The second factor is, "what does it cost to replace?" If it's affordable now or worth the risk later.

[shadrach74]

I replace things in vehicles the same way the aviation industry does. Which is to say that most of it is done "on condition". Infant mortality of parts is something to consider, so is maintenance induced failure. A proven piece of equipment that is functioning properly is a known quantity...A new part and installation is an unknown quantity. That being said, there are "life limited" parts on any vehicle: Timing belt/chain/tensioner, spark plugs, filters, fluids, etc...

[mrjr1000]

Routine maintenance is just that. It's routine (common and expected) so I do it. Enjoy doing it by the way... Neighbors think the car breaks down every other week because they see it on the jack stands. Not so!

Worn out parts, well, replace them when they are worn out. Faulty parts,again, have faith then replace if it's worth it. Guardian sounds good in theory!

[Overdrive]

Originally Posted by bar10dah

It all depends what it is. Some parts are best replaced before they break. Some parts can fail before I replace them. The biggest decision factor is, "what happens when this part breaks?" If it failing doesn't cause any damage then it can wait. The second factor is, "what does it cost to replace?" If it's affordable now or worth the risk later.

This, just about verbatim, is the way I am about it.

I always try to pay attention to how the car is doing as I drive it, and if anything seems off, start looking into it. If something's defintely bad, gotta get it fixed. If it's not life threatening to me or the vehicle, and I can live with it, I will for a time and then have it fixed.

[WhipE350]

Yup and enjoyed every minute of it!! I have replaced thousands of dollars in parts because it was fun and I needed a hobby. Buy a new part and resell what old ones you can if they were in good condition.

[Mrmaddbrad]

I generally run my car out of oil before adding more. No need to waste perfectly good oil.

[ProjectM96]

I follow the saying "If it ain't broke, don't fix it"

For example, I know my starter is going bad. Its been making the start up noise for 2 years now. But it still has life left in it.

[san rensho]

Originally Posted by ProjectM96;296177[B

]I follow the saying "If it ain't broke, don't fix it"[/B]
For example, I know my starter is going bad. Its been making the start up noise for 2 years now. But it still has life left in it.

But theres the corollary "once your in really deep, fix everything that might go wrong." In other words, if the clutch disc is worn, I'm not going to replace just the disc, I'l replace the pressure plate, throw-out bearing, RMS, IMSB if it hasn't been done. Don't want to repaet that job in a couple of months because you skimped on something.

[bar10dah]

Originally Posted by Mrmaddbrad

I generally run my car out of oil before adding more. No need to waste perfectly good oil.

Anyone else get the latest email from Blackstone Labs? See the article about the dude with the truck that didn't change his oil in 122,000 miles?! Says, changing oil is for suckers...

The shocking part was, his oil wasn't bad! Even after 122K miles!

[san rensho]

Originally Posted by bar10dah

Anyone else get the latest email from Blackstone Labs? See the article about the dude with the truck that didn't change his oil in 122,000 miles?! Says, changing oil is for suckers...

The shocking part was, his oil wasn't bad! Even after 122K miles!

Theres the story of the old farmer that was training his horse not to eat, and he almost had it trained, but guess what happened, it died of starvation. How many more miles would tthe car last if it had been maintained?