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After 280K miles...I agree Posted by Herb Hirsch [Email] ![]() ![]() ![]() In Reply to: Re: Bought a 2k 9-5 Aero last night with a few minor probs., JG, Thu, 29 Jan 2009 06:32:27 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
JG's post summed it up quite well. I owned a 2000 9-5 Aero which I bought new and sold after 280K miles; the replacement is a 2007 9-5 Aero.
If you take care of the car it'll give you a lot of good miles. Here are some ideas on what you could do now to get things off to a good start.
1. Install PCV #6 if it has not been done already. This will reduce your exposure to sludge.
2. Find and fix the leak in your exhaust system. Carbon monoxide is odorless and deadly. An experienced indy can do this, if you need help.
3. At 100K miles rear and front shocks/struts would not be a surprise (I did my first set at 85K miles with Koni's).
4. Check color of brake fluid. If it's darker than a medium brown, replace it.
5. Rotate the tires front to rear yourself. This is easy to do and can reveal a lot....inflation pressure, wear amount and pattern, cuts, bulges, nails, brake pad wear, ball joint and tie-rod end wear, boots over constant velocity and universal joints, emergency brake cable boots at ends, etc.
Good luck,
Herb Hirsch
South Brunswick, NJ
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