Oldsmobile Intrigue: General Care & Maintenance

115 messages, Last post on Nov 13, 2008 at 10:07 AM

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#113 of 115 Re: 98 intrigue, general maintenance [jimconno] by dtownfb Nov 11, 2008 (7:57 am)
Replying to: jimconno (Nov 10, 2008 1:29 pm) There is no timing belt in the Intrigue. I wouldn't replace the alternator unless you are having issues. My 2000 Intrigue has 167,800 miles on it with the original alternator. As far as the rear suspension, it depends on how long you plan to keep it. 6 months? maybe not; 2 years? definitely yes
#114 of 115 General maintenance by filipe Nov 12, 2008 (12:20 pm)
Thanks "dtownfb" I forgot to mention the most important (to me) item. The belt idler is supposedly maintenance free, it gives out at about 150,000 klicks and somehow "Goodrench" (cannot do not will not diagnose it unless you are savvy enough to tell them to replace it. My "90" Olds had this problem (3100 engine) I finally replaced the car with the Intrigue and yes the same item failed. This time I insisted on the replacement of the part rather the vehicle. Rear struts, dealer or?? Thank sagain jimconno Replies to this message: dtownfb (Nov 13, 2008 10:07 am)
#115 of 115 Re: General maintenance [filipe] by dtownfb Nov 13, 2008 (10:07 am)
Replying to: filipe (Nov 12, 2008 12:20 pm) Any private mechanic should be able to replace your rear struts. visit www.gmpartsdirect.com or www.rockauto.com to get an idea of how much the rear strut assembly costs.