1995 ES300: general advice on buying
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I found a ES300 that has a hundred and eighty-two thousand miles on it it is in great shape body wise interior is clean and the only concerns I guess I have are the engine and the transmission. My question to you guys are what do I need to look for as far as repairs go generally?
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You need to know if the water pump and timing belt were replaced at 180k, if not you need to do it asap. They are duie at 180k and it's a major interference motor so you can't put it off. You also need to know if the oil changes have been kept up on a regular basis as this is a known sludge motor, extended periods between oil changes can be a redlight. A quick visual check with a flashlight can tell you much as well since this engine is a notorious valve cover leaker. When properly maintained this engine is reliable, smooth and powerful. A lack of maintenance makes it a ticking time bomb.
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You need to know if the water pump and timing belt were replaced at 180k, if not you need to do it asap. They are duie at 180k and it's a major interference motor so you can't put it off. You also need to know if the oil changes have been kept up on a regular basis as this is a known sludge motor, extended periods between oil changes can be a redlight. A quick visual check with a flashlight can tell you much as well since this engine is a notorious valve cover leaker. When properly maintained this engine is reliable, smooth and powerful. A lack of maintenance makes it a ticking time bomb.
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The engine in a '95 is NON interference and is not susceptible to sludge.
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