We have inherited a 2007 2WD AT Element with almost 200k on it. In reasonable condition, but needs some maintenance. What is the life expectancy of the engine and transmission?
Is it worth doing some maintenance and stuff, or is it just about at the end of its life?
Specific things I'd do, if the engine and transmission have a decent life left, mileage wise.
1. Transmission fluid change
2. Spark plugs
3. Air filter
4. (Already oil and filter)- go synthetic? It has Dino STP now
5. Interior LEDs
6. Larger battery
7. Rear shocks/struts (at least passenger rear has oil on the outside)
8. Wheel bearing right rear (I think, but saw strut, so not sure yet)
9. (Already have electronic service manual)
10. Exhaust CAT-back (basic version < $200). Bad gasket between CAT and resonator, and a rusted out spot on muffler.
11. Floor mats (have giant one piece rubber coverings, want mats for winter)
12. Dome light replacement (bad switch, I think)
13. (Already replaced starter and ignition relay)
14. Heater blend door sticks (motor turns, but door by hand has stiff spots- maybe I can fix that?)
15. Spare tire hold down bolt was rusted, had to cut it. Jack rusty, maybe replace it
16. Front tires
17. Shampoo or cover seats, some marks on them
18. General detailing, wax, etc
19. P2422 Evap code
It has one large rub/scratch/slight dent on passenger right side where PO scraped against a stone arch.
Generally in decent condition and not a bad vehicle, but don't want to put too much into it and hit EOL.
The other option is tires, patch exhaust and a couple cheap repairs and sell it after winter.
Looking for some opinions. Thanks!
Is it worth doing some maintenance and stuff, or is it just about at the end of its life?
Specific things I'd do, if the engine and transmission have a decent life left, mileage wise.
1. Transmission fluid change
2. Spark plugs
3. Air filter
4. (Already oil and filter)- go synthetic? It has Dino STP now
5. Interior LEDs
6. Larger battery
7. Rear shocks/struts (at least passenger rear has oil on the outside)
8. Wheel bearing right rear (I think, but saw strut, so not sure yet)
9. (Already have electronic service manual)
10. Exhaust CAT-back (basic version < $200). Bad gasket between CAT and resonator, and a rusted out spot on muffler.
11. Floor mats (have giant one piece rubber coverings, want mats for winter)
12. Dome light replacement (bad switch, I think)
13. (Already replaced starter and ignition relay)
14. Heater blend door sticks (motor turns, but door by hand has stiff spots- maybe I can fix that?)
15. Spare tire hold down bolt was rusted, had to cut it. Jack rusty, maybe replace it
16. Front tires
17. Shampoo or cover seats, some marks on them
18. General detailing, wax, etc
19. P2422 Evap code
It has one large rub/scratch/slight dent on passenger right side where PO scraped against a stone arch.
Generally in decent condition and not a bad vehicle, but don't want to put too much into it and hit EOL.
The other option is tires, patch exhaust and a couple cheap repairs and sell it after winter.
Looking for some opinions. Thanks!
