Hi I have a 04 Buick Rainier. 175k and am trying to get a list together of things i should replace. to enusre a long buick life.
Some history. just bought the car this past feb with 161k. Had a cracked exhaust manifold wich dealer fixed but in return snapped a bolt in the head and refused to fix. (No know issues with this at this time)
ive changed oil over to synthetic mobil 1 change it every 3k.
in april or may i drained and filled transmission, Front diff, and rear diff and more recently drained and filled transfer case fluid.
New ceramic brakes and drilled and slotted rotors a month after i purchsed so probably have around 10k on them.
Tires were new when i bought truck they slapped new ones on before i bought it.
K&n Air filter wich i am thinking of replacing with different. Any suggestions??
Just replaced thermostat (Horrid thermostat) on thanksgiving morning turned into night.
Spark plugs replaced same time i did brakes.
So what should i replace? Is it a good idea to kinda just go through and replace every sensor i can find. or one of those deals where if its not broken dont fix it?
no idea previous maintenence records. truck runs a little rough but goes ok. Never had a check engine light unless i somehow induced it.
I just feel it has 175k on it preventive maintenece sounds good to me. plan to start these updates/repairs beginning of next year.
i currently avg like 14-16 mpg that was with bad thermostat running at 175-185 degrees.. may improve now its changed.
well any sugesstions would be welcome... not sure how many miles ill get out of her but im going for the max...
Some history. just bought the car this past feb with 161k. Had a cracked exhaust manifold wich dealer fixed but in return snapped a bolt in the head and refused to fix. (No know issues with this at this time)
ive changed oil over to synthetic mobil 1 change it every 3k.
in april or may i drained and filled transmission, Front diff, and rear diff and more recently drained and filled transfer case fluid.
New ceramic brakes and drilled and slotted rotors a month after i purchsed so probably have around 10k on them.
Tires were new when i bought truck they slapped new ones on before i bought it.
K&n Air filter wich i am thinking of replacing with different. Any suggestions??
Just replaced thermostat (Horrid thermostat) on thanksgiving morning turned into night.
Spark plugs replaced same time i did brakes.
So what should i replace? Is it a good idea to kinda just go through and replace every sensor i can find. or one of those deals where if its not broken dont fix it?
no idea previous maintenence records. truck runs a little rough but goes ok. Never had a check engine light unless i somehow induced it.
I just feel it has 175k on it preventive maintenece sounds good to me. plan to start these updates/repairs beginning of next year.
i currently avg like 14-16 mpg that was with bad thermostat running at 175-185 degrees.. may improve now its changed.
well any sugesstions would be welcome... not sure how many miles ill get out of her but im going for the max...