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Old 06-14-2023, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
I change the oil every 5,000 miles, and buy new tires and brakes when they wear out. That's it. I don't care what the manual says. When the car has 80,000 miles, I'll buy a new one.
Since you are a frugal expert I am shocked that you are on a 80k rotation. If this is your philosophy I recommend a 95-100k rotation. You'll beat spark plugs replacement, timing belt replacement, and the second replacement of brakes and tires. Probably a first or second battery replacement as well.

Playing this out a bit further, and since you don't follow maintenance schedules, with your willingness to pay for oil and brakes you could easily go to 120k or 160k

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