I bought my 95' SC300(Auto) 4 months ago at 193k miles and i have now hit the 200k mark! Ive only gone through 1 oil change since then and i know its past due for another one. It seems to be burning oil since i have yet to notice a leak. My a/c has recently gone out (long story) and when it idles it seems to cough or sputter. Theres also vibration in the steering wheel whenever your idling or let off the throttle. The point im trying to get to is: what maintenance work should i have done and checked to my SC now that ive reached the 200k mark? Any tips or advice would highly be appreciated.

 

Timing belt/components
Ignition components
Fuel components
Fluids

As far as burning oil, valve stem seals may be the issue.

 

^^^ get that checked out ASAP!

Oil/filter
transmission fluid/filter
Differention fluid
power steering fluid
break fluid
coolant
fuel filter
Air filter

A/C...new compressor it sounds like/ if you havent already tryied a recharge?

good luck!

 

if you start working on the ac i recommended changing the cabin air filter, my old filter smelled like old spicy socks...

 

prolly need to look at your suspension too, bushings,control arms etc

 

Is there oil on top of your alternator? Is the plate under your distribotor cap caked up with oil. You may be leaking oil because of a bad distributor O-ring. I bought a sc300 with 182k and I am replacing everything except the motor and trans lol.

 

Doesn't matter if you have 200k or 60k, you will need to replace a lot of parts on these older cars.

OP, I have the same oil loss situation. I currently pour in a quart each and every month with no visible signs of a leak. I replaced the timing belt, water pump, wires, plugs, distributor, O ring, every gasket including valve covers, etc and nothing changed. Your engine vibration is probably caused by bad engine mounts btw. Do a tune up, save some money, drive the SC till the wheels fall off, get a good job and buy an LFA down the road

 

I hit 222222 over the weekend

 

how long have you owned your car?

 

6 years, give or take a couple months

 

i just hit the 100 000 mark in mine , I hope mine lasts as long as some of the cars i see on here.

 

I have 157k on mine, I love to hear high mileage stories. Mine runs like a dream...

 

I'm hitting the 245k mark in a few miles Still running like new!

 

I just hit 56,000 on my '93 ... and its pissing me off!

 

I turned the 200K mark about 500 miles ago. I bought it back in NOV 06 w/83K. East bound and down, loaded up and truckin, awww we gonna do what they say cant be done.