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Originally Posted by retiredguy123
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.
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The cost of repairs which can extend a car's life by years, are cheap versus a new car.
I am about on the exact same schedule as you,
* change oil every 5,000 ($100 max per change)
* Buy new tires just before wear bars show (speed rated H tires for higher safety rating in summer)
Get front end alignment with new tires to minimize wear. ($150 estimate)
* Brakes when pads nearly worn out, or one wears out , generally at 60K miles
Get front end alignment after new brakes installed ($150 estimate)
* change batteries every four years, get largest battery which can fit ,not OEM
helpful with always on electronics battery drainage, especially in winter
* Radiator hoses changed when changing batteries. .
* Timing belt changed maybe depending upon expected life
* Check transmission oil level every 100K miles
I easily get over 100K / 6-7 years (@20K per year) out of the car, limited by body rust in the NE or other minor mechanical / cosmetic issues but won't go much past 140K miles
due the
potential multiple increase in mechanical issues. . .
I haven't had any safety issues, not sure how you classify safety issues. .
never had a major engine repair bill either. . . unless you call a tire blowout due to huge pot hole, or other road issues. . .
car repair guy