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Good advice so far
Posted by Allan (more from Allan) on Wed, 20 Dec 2006 20:21:05
In Reply to: '01 9-5 upgrade advice?, Used 9-5 newbie, Wed, 20 Dec 2006 07:51:20
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But I really think 5000-7500 mile intervals with synthetic oil is adequate. I drain and fill my '99's transmission every 30K miles with Mobile 1 synthetic. Pulleys should be replaced every 60K miles.
I didn't know of an uneven tire wear problem with wagons, but I do believe these cars like tires with a more rounded shoulder. I once put some BFG KDWS tire on my car. The had a pretty square shoulder on them & I no matter how diligent I was about rotations, they scalloped & finally tore up. So, I'd suggest looking for tires that have the kind of profile the originals had.
However, you asked about upgrades: For performance, a stage 1 ECM gives the best bang for the buck. I bought a BSR for my '99lpt and have really enjoyed the extra livliness. Also, you may be investing in new struts. It isn't unusual for the rears especially to go bad. Rather than replace with the original equipment, I'd suggest the Koni Sport or Bilstein's. I bought the Konis and have been quite happy with them.
So, FWIW, you got my 2 cents.
Good motoring.
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Posts in this Thread:
- '01 9-5 upgrade advice?, Used 9-5 newbie, Wed, 20 Dec 2006 07:51:20
- Good advice so far, Allan, Wed, 20 Dec 2006 20:21:05 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: '01 9-5 upgrade advice?, JG, Wed, 20 Dec 2006 16:59:15
- Re: '01 9-5 upgrade advice?, darrell
, Wed, 20 Dec 2006 08:47:00 - Re: '01 9-5 upgrade advice?, bobc
, Wed, 20 Dec 2006 08:42:31
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