Well... got my 2006 MDX back from the shop earlier. Had the timing belt job done at 200,000 miles. Good to go for another 100,000 miles.
And the engine looks SHARP now, too! They really cleaned under the hood!
I had the shop do their free inspection. Turned everything they found down. Sorry... I'm all about taking care of my cars, but I'm not about to exceed the value of my vehicle in the process, when it's going on 20 years.
The rack and pinion, for example, has a torn rubber boot. Not worth dumping 4 figures into replacing, especially when it works fine.
And $321 to change spark plugs? Nope. Pulling the ignition coils and changing them at about $15 per iridium plug is a short job for me. Same with the $100 PCV valve replacement.
MEANWHILE, BACK AT THE RANCH...
I've gotta get my youngest daughter's '07 Edge in to find/fix an A/C leak.
My oldest daughter's 2000 RX300 needs and HVAC Air Blend Door actuator replaced, which I'll pick up tomorrow.
I need to replace the actuator on my MDX, as well, but I can get mine to work until later
My wife's Expedition needs some Firestone road hazard work tomorrow due a nail in a tire.
And my son needs to replace his battery.
OH, AND A RECOMMENDATION:
I decided to try silicone wiper blades on my car a few months ago. They're more expensive than regular blades, so my next purchase of them will be Amazon.
I really like these! They're holding up much better than regular wiper blades. Regular wiper blades not only age rapidly, contributing to streaks, but it seems they're more susceptible to damage when used over bug splats and whatnot...often leaving streaks even after cleaning the windshield.
These silicone blades work great! If bug guts and whatnot start causing streaks, just clean the windshield and wipe down the blades and they're working like new again, even after several months.
And the engine looks SHARP now, too! They really cleaned under the hood!
I had the shop do their free inspection. Turned everything they found down. Sorry... I'm all about taking care of my cars, but I'm not about to exceed the value of my vehicle in the process, when it's going on 20 years.
The rack and pinion, for example, has a torn rubber boot. Not worth dumping 4 figures into replacing, especially when it works fine.
And $321 to change spark plugs? Nope. Pulling the ignition coils and changing them at about $15 per iridium plug is a short job for me. Same with the $100 PCV valve replacement.
MEANWHILE, BACK AT THE RANCH...
I've gotta get my youngest daughter's '07 Edge in to find/fix an A/C leak.
My oldest daughter's 2000 RX300 needs and HVAC Air Blend Door actuator replaced, which I'll pick up tomorrow.
I need to replace the actuator on my MDX, as well, but I can get mine to work until later
My wife's Expedition needs some Firestone road hazard work tomorrow due a nail in a tire.
And my son needs to replace his battery.
OH, AND A RECOMMENDATION:
I decided to try silicone wiper blades on my car a few months ago. They're more expensive than regular blades, so my next purchase of them will be Amazon.
I really like these! They're holding up much better than regular wiper blades. Regular wiper blades not only age rapidly, contributing to streaks, but it seems they're more susceptible to damage when used over bug splats and whatnot...often leaving streaks even after cleaning the windshield.
These silicone blades work great! If bug guts and whatnot start causing streaks, just clean the windshield and wipe down the blades and they're working like new again, even after several months.