Do I Need To Carry Spare Parts?
Before any trip I always have someone take a general look at the engine, tires, etc. On this trip, the SUV broke down on the way home about 40 miles from nowhere. Mexican Green Angels came to th...
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qtla9111 wrote:
Okay, maybe I deserve some of these answers. I don't have a good answer and that's why I asked.
I know I can't carry replacement parts for everything and I guess my question should have been, What is most likely to breakdown after 200k miles on my SUV?
and Is there a way to avoid some of these issues?
I keep my vehicles forever. My Daily driver has nearly 500,000 miles and my TV (used for towing only) has 90,000 miles. My formula: regular oil changes and maintenance including washing and waxing and using proper products on the interior. New battery every 2 1/2 years. Every 100,000 miles all new hoses, belts, radiator flush, tranny flush, all new fuel filters REPLACE a/c coolant/not just add to old. 150,000 new alternator, water pump, timing chain, radiator, shocks and springs. I replace sooner if necessary/but replace even if not immediately necessary. I've never gotten stuck..... I've come home under my own power every time. I've never opened an engine up. If properly maintained there is no reason a quality vehicle is done at 200,000 miles.
