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High mileage car - different oil?

6 messages,  Last post on Sep 29, 2009 at 10:30 AM

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#5 of 6 Re: High mileage car - different oil? [kens] by loretts

Sep 27, 2009 (6:51 am)

Replying to: kens (Aug 30, 2009 6:39 pm)
Hello All,
 
I went for the $20 special and they were fabulous.
 
Went with my regular 5W-30 oil. It was, am I allowed to say .. a local commercial brake shop place. They did a courtesy check of a list of things and I needed back brakes, (I knew that) and rotors .... they found a few leaks ... right strut and in the power steering fluid reservoir. They gave me an estimate for brakes and rotors, $394. I took it to my mechanic and he did it for $230. New rotors and pads. Originally he said $300, but I think he gave me a break because he kept me waiting for over an hour when I went to pick it up.
 
The power steering reservoir has a leak, very minute, no puddles, no drips, just a wetness around the reservoir. He said keep an eye on the reservoir, which I do anyway, and that the strut leak is not serious, that I would have to replace the rack and pinion to fix, but can live with this. Hmmmmm.
 
Any thoughts anyone ?
 
This mechanic has been great for three years, and worth the drive, however, seems he is going through some personal issues which are taking his focus from his work. He forgot to check a few things on my list and kept me waiting to pick up after leaving the car the night before, and I was less than satisfied with his answers on the leak issue and will look closer to home for someone to evaluate the strut leak.
 
Thanks for all the feedback. Sorry for delay... just been plain busy. Wanted to acknowledge all comments !

#6 of 6 Re: High mileage car - different oil? [loretts] by ateixeira

Sep 29, 2009 (10:30 am)

Replying to: loretts (Sep 27, 2009 6:51 am)
Remember to replace the struts in pairs, even if only one is bad.
 
How does it ride? Change it ASAP if you think the ride quality has deteriorated.
 
In the meantime, check the PS fluid level each time you get gas.

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