115k Miles - What should I do?

[kivnul]

Dont think anyone mentioned changing out the coolant or at least getting it tested.

 

[Sam4]

No that what’s shocking me there really isn’t anything wrong, this is just the first car I’ve went out of my way to buy that isn’t an EconoCar, I guess I’m just so excited to have it I want to it be perfect 😂😂

I'm at 137K and (as all of us) have replaced a lot of parts and still smile every day!

 

[Capri to ST]

Dont think anyone mentioned changing out the coolant or at least getting it tested.

I definitely agree with this. I change the coolant every 3 years.

 

[Zeille]

You don't need to change the radiator if you aren't having overheating problems. That usually comes with tuning and performance upgrades. Likewise you don't need to change the thermostat to a lower temperature one. In stock condition the engine has designed thermal operating conditions that may not be met with a lower temperature thermostat.

I only say that because I live in a state where the summers peak in the low/mid 110s, so having a car that can withstand that heat is important. The car consistently ran at ~220f, so it needed to be a bit cooler in order to survive. I just think about how the EU cars (apparently) don't have the blend door actuator or radiator issues & wish our cars were MIG.