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Old May 19, 2021 | 09:11 AM
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Hello all, i have a 2011 GS350. The care was a lease return and then sold as a CPO w/ 35k miles. A 2nd person purchased it and the car was rear-ended. I bought it salvaged and honestly, it has been a great car. Not one issue since purchasing it. It's my commuter car so 90% of its miles are highway miles. MY QUESTION: I now have 120k miles and have only done basic maintenance ie oil, tires, brakes, new battery. Since the value isn't that high due to it's salvaged title my thought it to run this car until the end. I'd like to be proactive with my cars to avoid being stranded. What should i get serviced? Belts, plugs etc?? Thanks!!
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Most important thing is the water pump at that mileage, aisin brand (repackaged oem) sells for $85 on rockauto.com, denso sparkplugs they cost 11-$14 each from a reputable seller, air filter, serpentine belt, idler pulley, transmission drain and fill I would avoid a flush do this 3 times, differential fluid, throttle body cleaning, seafoam or any other combustion cleaner poured through the intake
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