legacy215th Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 It has 102k miles- the clutch was replaced at 100k and the full 60k mile service was done. Needs new timing belt at 105k What else should I look for during the test drive and inspection? Any common issues to look out for? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander_X Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Oil leaks from the head gaskets, valve cover gaskets, cam seals. You're going to want to actually stick your hand under each head and touch them to see if there is any oil coming out as it's not always enough to drip. At 105k on my 2009 2.5i SE I replaced: - Head Gaskets - Valve Cover/Plug Gaskets - Idler Pulleys - Tensioner - Water pump - Timing belt - Accessory belts - Cam seals - Plugs/Wires - Thermostat and housing - Coolant/brake/trans flush And A/C compressor (which had nothing to do with a service interval, just coincidental timing) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 HGs arent a typical fail on the 08-09 2.5i but still a good thing to check a mirror on a stick works great but reaching under will let you know if it is a big problem. Other than that the engines are usually the least of your worries on the non turbo side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullmonte77 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Control arm bushings and oil leaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTG Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Wow what happened to these cars lasting forever? I got rid of my 2008 2.5 after 45k miles and never had problems. I sold it to a coworker. It now has 80k miles and still running strong. Looks good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 My old 08 has 157k miles none of the issues it's luck of the draw with these cars.but nearly as bad as a turbo subaru. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 They last a very long time with the right maintenance, keeping the coolant changed goes a long way toward keeping the gaskets in good shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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