Bought a used car - what should I check?

[funboy6942]

Originally posted by: sniperruff

Originally posted by: funboy42

Perry King is an actor and racecar driver who over the past 30 years has bought nearly 50 used cars for himself, his friends, and his family.

LOL I have owned over 300 cars since I was 15 years old. Thats over 300 cars in 13 years

so do you think his suggestions are valid? what are YOUR suggestions?

I think they are very valid and well thought out. I didnt see much missing I wouldnt do myself. Making a print out of that and giving to friends and families wouldnt be a bad idea.

He did leave one thing in the engine part left out which is after the engine warms up remove the oil cap. If there is any smoke coming out of there it is caused by blow by (gasses getting past the rings into the crankcase) which leads to a worn engine. Little smoke not too too bad but if it is pouring out of there pass. Also he forgot to mention that synthetic oils doenst smoke. So if they do an oil chage with pure synthetic oils you may not see any smoke at all and still be a problem. The smoke however from worn rings will still come out where you put the oil in if the engine is tired.

And for thoes of you failing the emmisions test with your clunker remember this. Do a oil change with synthetic oils and you may pass next time

 

[suse920]

Originally posted by: JToxic
I bought a used 2000 Isuzu Rodeo this weekend. I immediatly got all of the fluids changed. Today it rained and the wiper blades were worthless, which got me thinking that there are probably other things like the wipers that need to be replaced.

What should I check?

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