220,000+ maintenance on recently purchased car.
12-03-09, 11:34 AM
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220,000+ maintenance on recently purchased car.
hey everyone, ive bought a 98 sc400 from andy a few weeks ago and i would like to get all the fluids and and typical maintenance stuff done so it'll all be in good shape. But, this is my first car under my name and my first time doing the maintenance on my own. So, what i would like to know is what should I change and replace on the car with 221,000 miles on it? And any tips for getting them done. Thanks for the help!
12-03-09, 12:16 PM
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If so, i honestly suggest that you have a professional to the necessary maintenance FIRST. then, while the car has been running up to par for some time, studying the maintenance forums. educate yourself and if possible DL an owners repair manual. A Lexus V8 is not exactly an easy car to learn on, and it's EASY to f@#k something up.
GL with your new purchase.
12-03-09, 05:40 PM
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changing fluids isn't a biggy by any means... just dl the manual and read up... almost everything minor can be done by common sense without the manual, but reading is always a good thing... the oil/tranny fluid/ diff fluid/ brake fluid can all be flushed and replaced pretty easy, and then after that i'd look at new control arms... the car rides like a brand new car with new ones... i'd also check to make sure all your subframe bolts down below are tightened up... along with the steering rack... then i'd probably move on the brakes, ls400 upgrade is cheap enough that i'd look into it if the stock rotors are warped or its simply time for a brake job... again all this is based off the condition of your car... but at 128k my bushings were shot etc...
If your car is due for a timing belt/ waterpump etc... then i'd definately say you need the manual... again everything is doable... just read up, take your time and double check everything
If your car is due for a timing belt/ waterpump etc... then i'd definately say you need the manual... again everything is doable... just read up, take your time and double check everything
12-03-09, 11:03 PM
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I'd first do the minor maintenance like (Change oil, oil filter, air filter then the plugs....) before spending too much on major maintenance. You don't want to spend ton's of $$$ doing the T-belt, waterpump etc not knowing if it has a bigger problem. Get a feel on how the car runs. Maybe check the compression, inspect for leaks and so on. Although these cars could run forever, you just can't be confident enough to just go by how well the previous owner took care of it.
I'd first do the minor maintenance like (Change oil, oil filter, air filter then the plugs....) before spending too much on major maintenance. You don't want to spend ton's of $$$ doing the T-belt, waterpump etc not knowing if it has a bigger problem. Get a feel on how the car runs. Maybe check the compression, inspect for leaks and so on. Although these cars could run forever, you just can't be confident enough to just go by how well the previous owner took care of it.
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