I have a 2007 MDX that I purchased in 2011 used from a traveling salesman with 120k miles. He said he did not know if it ever had timing belt replaced so I assume it has not. I have driven the vehicle for 5 more years and the only maintenance I have done is oil changes, air filter, cabin air filter, brake pads, spark plugs, and a wheel bearing.
This has been a great vehicle. The interior is still in excellent condition and the engine still runs great and doesn't use a drop of oil. I thought about trading it in this year on a new vehicle, but it is worth so little at this point for being in such good condition I am thinking about putting a little preventative maintenance money in it and trying to get a few more years out of it. My son turns 16 in 2 years so it could be a nice first car for him if still reliable.
Now, if the car is only worth $4k or less then I really don't want to put more than $1k in it. The tires are wearing on the inside edge and just started getting a little vibration in steering wheel at 75 mph. Therefore, I am definitely getting an alignment and rotate/balance the tires this week. The check emission light is also on (upstream catalystic converter issue) so I am having the spacer/defouler($10) fix installed to get rid of the light.
What else should I do at this point. I'm sure all of the following are due, should I have it all done?
Timing belt
Water pump
Transmission fluid change
Brake fluid change
Differential fluid change
Power steering fluid change
Honestly, I almost hate to change any fluids when the vehicle is having absolutely no issues with those systems.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Side note: we also have a new 2017 MDX so we have a reliable vehicle for long family trips and such. This 2007 is just my daily driver to work and such
This has been a great vehicle. The interior is still in excellent condition and the engine still runs great and doesn't use a drop of oil. I thought about trading it in this year on a new vehicle, but it is worth so little at this point for being in such good condition I am thinking about putting a little preventative maintenance money in it and trying to get a few more years out of it. My son turns 16 in 2 years so it could be a nice first car for him if still reliable.
Now, if the car is only worth $4k or less then I really don't want to put more than $1k in it. The tires are wearing on the inside edge and just started getting a little vibration in steering wheel at 75 mph. Therefore, I am definitely getting an alignment and rotate/balance the tires this week. The check emission light is also on (upstream catalystic converter issue) so I am having the spacer/defouler($10) fix installed to get rid of the light.
What else should I do at this point. I'm sure all of the following are due, should I have it all done?
Timing belt
Water pump
Transmission fluid change
Brake fluid change
Differential fluid change
Power steering fluid change
Honestly, I almost hate to change any fluids when the vehicle is having absolutely no issues with those systems.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Side note: we also have a new 2017 MDX so we have a reliable vehicle for long family trips and such. This 2007 is just my daily driver to work and such