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Old 01-16-2013, 08:57 AM   #4
tonycarreon
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Location: Frederick, MD
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here's a list of things i've done (some personally, some at an indy) since purchasing my car in May 2009 with ~65k miles. currently at 103k miles (37k miles, 3.5 years). i don't drive the car in the winter time, and tend to take long road trips.

total cost so far ~$7500. add another ~$600 for 8 oil changes. when it comes out in the spring, it'll be time for new belt, air / cabin filters and tires.

Regular Maintenance / Wear Items / Preventative:
  • Annual Maintenance (when first purchased, at dealer)
  • Replace Air Filter
  • Replace Polyrib Belt
  • Replace Cabin Filter
  • Replace Sparkplugs
  • Replace Coolant Cap
  • Replace Fuel Filter
  • CV Boots (@76k)
  • Replace 4 Tires
  • New Pads
  • Flush Cooling System
  • Replace Air Oil Separator (@96k)
  • New Battery

Items that failed / were failing:
  • Strut Mount (Front) (@66k)
  • Replace Engine Mount (@75k)
  • Replace Alternator (@83k)
  • Lower Control Arm (R) (@87k)
  • Replace Waterpump (@92k)
  • Replace Reservoir Tank (@96k)

Other:
  • GAHH Top
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