Common Problems With The 2.3
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consider doing a timing belt to it because it has 106k on it. i did mine at 120k. but really other than basic upkeep there is no really "common" problems except the fuel gague sensor going out so that u wont have a fuel gague. but with regular scheduled matinance done correctly you should not have a issue going past 200k.
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consider doing a timing belt to it because it has 106k on it. i did mine at 120k. but really other than basic upkeep there is no really "common" problems except the fuel gague sensor going out so that u wont have a fuel gague. but with regular scheduled matinance done correctly you should not have a issue going past 200k.
And spray a bunch of WD40 in the door latch to prevent the annoying 'Why won't my dome light go off' problem.
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consider doing a timing belt to it because it has 106k on it. i did mine at 120k. but really other than basic upkeep there is no really "common" problems except the fuel gague sensor going out so that u wont have a fuel gague. but with regular scheduled matinance done correctly you should not have a issue going past 200k.
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125k on mine, and aside from the usual stuff (plugs, clutch, ball joints pretty soon) its been pretty good, and I drive 600 miles every other weekend.
Assuming the motor is good, keep an eye on the rust underneath, especially if its been in an area that gets some snow. Ive had to replace the leaf spring shackles, my spare time mount broke cause of rust, and the radiator mounts rusted out. it was never anything major, but just some things to keep an eye on.
Assuming the motor is good, keep an eye on the rust underneath, especially if its been in an area that gets some snow. Ive had to replace the leaf spring shackles, my spare time mount broke cause of rust, and the radiator mounts rusted out. it was never anything major, but just some things to keep an eye on.
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