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Old 06-14-2023, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Toymeister View Post
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
I'll consider it, if I don't need to make any long trips. I just don't feel safe on a long trip with a high mileage vehicle.