I've watched this board off and on for a long time. Thanks for all the information.
I've thought I would sell my 2013 LX by now, but honestly, I like the newer SUV's less and less. Thinking of just keeping the LX, maybe for a few more years. Hoping you might weigh in with advice on common issues to be aware of, and more importantly, what preventive maintenance I should think about.
About the LX - 158,000 miles. Very regular oil changes since new. Coolant exchange at 100,000 m. Replaced the diff fluid and spark plugs at 120,000 m. Don't think its ever had ATF, height adjustment system or brake fluids changed. Replaced radiator, water pump and thermostat last year. It has the common issue with the telescoping mechanism in the steering wheel not working - broken worm gear that isn't available - it's just unplugged. I'd love to fix that, but that's not a cheap fix, and have just done without it. It uses about a quart of oil between changes, which sort of surprises me. The oil pressure gauge has always read low, and that seems even more true as time passes, but I have read in the past that this condition is not unusual, but I'm not positive about that. Overall, it has been a great vehicle and seems to be in really good shape for the miles and age. It hasn't been used to tow much at all, has seen very little off road and hasn't been driven hard (on average).
I would welcome any wisdom anyone might have to offer on my plan and what I should be thinking about and doing in terms of preventive maintenance.
Thanks!
I've thought I would sell my 2013 LX by now, but honestly, I like the newer SUV's less and less. Thinking of just keeping the LX, maybe for a few more years. Hoping you might weigh in with advice on common issues to be aware of, and more importantly, what preventive maintenance I should think about.
About the LX - 158,000 miles. Very regular oil changes since new. Coolant exchange at 100,000 m. Replaced the diff fluid and spark plugs at 120,000 m. Don't think its ever had ATF, height adjustment system or brake fluids changed. Replaced radiator, water pump and thermostat last year. It has the common issue with the telescoping mechanism in the steering wheel not working - broken worm gear that isn't available - it's just unplugged. I'd love to fix that, but that's not a cheap fix, and have just done without it. It uses about a quart of oil between changes, which sort of surprises me. The oil pressure gauge has always read low, and that seems even more true as time passes, but I have read in the past that this condition is not unusual, but I'm not positive about that. Overall, it has been a great vehicle and seems to be in really good shape for the miles and age. It hasn't been used to tow much at all, has seen very little off road and hasn't been driven hard (on average).
I would welcome any wisdom anyone might have to offer on my plan and what I should be thinking about and doing in terms of preventive maintenance.
Thanks!