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DIC - pre-emptive replacement? Posted by pme [Email] ![]() ![]() ![]() |
2003, 9-5 Arc (V6) - 223K miles
I am on my second set of DICs -- the first ones were replaced under the recall before they showed any signs of failure. The second set probably have 130 - 150K on them (I'd have to look at my record when I go home), and to the best of my knowledge are behaving just fine -- certainly no CELs and the car seems to be running fine.
Searches of the board and recent traffic indicate that a lot of folks have trouble with theirs, carry spares, but generally do not seem to do pre-emptive replacements. Don't know whether the failure issues are more a 4 cyl vs 6 cyl thing, but most posters seems to be 4 cyl owners, and most seem to be proponents of waiting until a CEL and code appears indicating a failure is forthcoming.
My long-winded question is around the merits of pre-emptive replacement. Is there anything to be gained (assuming one locates the correct Wells/SEM parts, etc.)? Do these things deteriorate over time and mileage such that I might notice improved economy or performance if I went ahead and did it?
Not that I have a spare $500 burning a hole in my pocket for the pair, but I am thinking about my pre-winter projects.
All thoughts welcome....
Thanks
pme
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