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Originally Posted by amigo-2k
Only issues is that some of them burn oil (enuff to kill the engine), if you buy it check the oil at every fillup.
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i check mine every saturday. this has to be done. if you go a month without looking at it, you risk burning the engine up. this isn't to deter you. these engines are great. run well. it just takes a little user maintainance.
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Originally Posted by amigo-2k
Keep the EGR and PCV clean (this will also, keep the oil usuage down).
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very easy to do in your driveway. this can really get away with being done once a year.
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Originally Posted by amigo-2k
the last know issues are bad intake manifold gaskets (very common). Parts costs about 50 bucks DYI or about 400-500 at the dealer.
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go into the dealer knowing this. with this knowledge you can either get it replaced free (from an un-associated mechanic!!!) or the price of the work taken off of the sales price.
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So if the intake manifold is bad the dealer may replace for free.
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you can tell this by a wierd revving/ idleing of the engine (watch the tach needle on the dash) and a sucking sound under the hood. go get the codes read (even if the CEL isn't showing on the dashboard--do it! the dealer can clear the light, but the codes store for a little longer in memory and can be read later)
