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Originally Posted by Stl-986
Never understood why people get an oil analysis, just seems like a waste of money. With driving only 3k miles a year, expect to have to start replacing things, like anything rubber, water pump, etc. Tires are most likely original and have dry rot. Without pictures and an options sticker it is difficult to say if that is in line. From what you posted though I think it is too much and I wouldn't pay over $9k. And the IMS work isn't that big of a deal on an 02, especially since engines can be had for well under $2k these days.
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I had the oil analyzed shortly after I purchased my 1-owner, no service records, 98. My interest was if there was anything I should consider repairing/addressing before I started throwing money at it. Results came back promising. That was 2 years ago.
My 2012 Edge is running 180,000 miles and I'm readying to drop a couple grand into into the front suspension. However, not before I have the oil analyzed. For while it may run great... no major repairs... just usual maintenance items... I want to know if anything is lurking where those grand$ might better be spent.
An oil analysis will reveal what is/could be happening inside the internals.
If you believe an oil analysis is going to tell you about the condition of your rubber parts, water pump, rotors, break lights, and assorted adult toys... ummm, no.
Out.