Figured I would start a thread for those with high mileage 200s to share their maintenance/repair experiences.
I had my first repair this week. '13 LC with 255,000 miles. I had a coolant leak "in the valley", and had to get it repaired. No visible leaks or issues. Truck temperature gauge spiked last week when driving at low speed (<30 mph). Temperature returned to normal at highway speed. Checked fluid levels after cooled down. Overflow tank was nearly empty and could not see any coolant in radiator. I added about 2 quarts of water in order to get back home safely.
Took it to the shop this week and they found the leak. Water pump still looked solid; no evidence of issues there. Hoses looked good. They tore it apart and found it.
jmw.lc200.coolant.leak.1.jpg
Repair was about $880.
I know I'll have some others as the mileage continues to climb. But not bad for the first 255,000
I had my first repair this week. '13 LC with 255,000 miles. I had a coolant leak "in the valley", and had to get it repaired. No visible leaks or issues. Truck temperature gauge spiked last week when driving at low speed (<30 mph). Temperature returned to normal at highway speed. Checked fluid levels after cooled down. Overflow tank was nearly empty and could not see any coolant in radiator. I added about 2 quarts of water in order to get back home safely.
Took it to the shop this week and they found the leak. Water pump still looked solid; no evidence of issues there. Hoses looked good. They tore it apart and found it.
jmw.lc200.coolant.leak.1.jpg
Repair was about $880.
I know I'll have some others as the mileage continues to climb. But not bad for the first 255,000