H8R Proof Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 ...what would be the main things you would replace or have checked? Would you take it in for a tune up just based on gp? Diagnostic? (Taken into consideration that I've done a full carfax report on the car (perfect history - one owner who lived in a very affluent city so I would think that the car was well taken care of and serviced regularly) - plus it positively rides like silk - but unfortunately the maintenance records weren't available at the time of purchase...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amf1932 Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 Need more information about the car to advise. Car model year, mileage, tire condition, etc. Personally I would change the fluids (engine oil, anti-freeze, transmission) just to play it safe. I didn't mention the timing belt 'cause I don't know the mileage on the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H8R Proof Posted August 2, 2003 Author Share Posted August 2, 2003 98 ES300 70K, tires seem fine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amf1932 Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 So, the timing belt doesn't have to be changed for another 20k miles, but I would change the fluids and than enjoy your new car. I don't know whether the spark plugs were changed at 60K miles, but as you said you feel the car was maintained properly so I don't know what to say in this respect. Good luck. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 do yourself a favour stick your finger and feel around the oil filler cap inside the engine underneath the rocker does it come out dirty and gritty a perfect one , with frequent oil changes usually keeps the oil residues down the 97 had very litte problems and most still haven't relized yet as it isn't an older model as much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H8R Proof Posted August 2, 2003 Author Share Posted August 2, 2003 Thanks SK - which part is the rocker? I'm kind of chicken to do this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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