Is 130K a lot of miles on a car?
Is 130K a lot of miles on a car?
A car with 130K miles can be a very good value if it’s priced right and you understand the condition correctly. For many modern cars, the mileage is just a little more than half its expected life. You should pay less than one quarter of the original cost of the car, possibly much less.
Can a radiator be replaced after 500 miles?
There is no general reason why a well cared for transmission or radiator could not last another 150,000 miles. There is nothing to stop a replacement from going out in 500 miles. If his inspection has uncovered some information that we don’t know about, that might indicated a replacement, but so far we have not seen that.
What should I do Before I Change my radiator?
Before you change a car radiator, let the engine cool, then take off the radiator cap. Drain the coolant, and flush the radiator if there’s rush in the cooling system. Once the radiator is drained, remove the hoses to the radiator and the reservoir.
How often should I flush out my radiator?
Most agree that if you have a new car with less than 10,000 miles on it, there should be no need to do a radiator flush for at least a year. If there are no other signs that you need to flush out your radiator, you should do it at least every 30,000 miles or according to your owner’s manual recommended schedule.
Do you have to replace transmission and radiator?
There are some parts that you would replace by miles or time, like tyres, air cleaner fuel filter etc. but radiators and transmission are not on that list. There is no general reason why a well cared for transmission or radiator could not last another 150,000 miles.
There is no general reason why a well cared for transmission or radiator could not last another 150,000 miles. There is nothing to stop a replacement from going out in 500 miles. If his inspection has uncovered some information that we don’t know about, that might indicated a replacement, but so far we have not seen that.
There are some parts that you would replace by miles or time, like tyres, air cleaner fuel filter etc. but radiators and transmission are not on that list. There is no general reason why a well cared for transmission or radiator could not last another 150,000 miles.
Most agree that if you have a new car with less than 10,000 miles on it, there should be no need to do a radiator flush for at least a year. If there are no other signs that you need to flush out your radiator, you should do it at least every 30,000 miles or according to your owner’s manual recommended schedule.
Is it dangerous to replace a radiator in a car?
Wait until the engine is cold before proceeding. This job can be dangerous, so be extra careful. You will encounter sharp edges and other circumstances that could cause injury. Protect yourself by wearing quality safety gloves and goggles. Be watchful of any moving items while working.
