![]() At what point does it make sense to just buy new? At what point does trade-in value reduce to "not much"? I'm just trying to find the most sensible answer.Ī: According to your minivan has a trade-in value of $4,000 to $6,000. It needed work within the past year - a timing belt and air conditioner repair. The vehicle generally runs well, has 160,000 miles, and gets about 20 mpg mixed. The repair estimate was anywhere from $800 to $1,200. ![]() Our mechanic quoted a corrosion problem with the fuel tank. Q: The check engine light came on in my 2010 Honda Odyssey. The reality is that most cars have speed limiters, due partially to the fact that most sedans and minivans have tires that are not rated for speeds above 118 miles per hour - even though their speedometers read to 160 miles per hour. My opinion is that speedometers read the way they do for nothing more than marketing. My real question is, why do car makers do this?Ī: Back in 1979, there was a law that mandated that speedometers only read up to 85 miles per hour to, in theory, lessen the number of people who speed. Can my 2010 Toyota Matrix even come close to going 140 mph? In addition, it would help to have more space between 30 and 60 miles per hour when I'm trying to stay close to the speed limit. Q: The speedometer in my Toyota goes from 1 to 140 mph. Timing chains can fail prematurely if the tensioners that hold and guide the chain fail, although usually there will be some engine noise or poor performance prior to the chain failing. Can you provide some guidance?Ī: As a general rule, if an engine has a timing chain and the oil was changed on a regular basis, the timing chain should last the lifetime of the engine. Some tell me stories of the timing chains breaking and the expensive repairs thereafter, and others tell me that the chain should run the life of the engine. I was wondering, since it is a timing chain instead of a rubber timing belt, does it need to be replaced or should I wait? I get mixed answers from people whom I've asked. The vehicle is approaching 100,000 miles. Q: I have a 2008 Hyundai Sonata which is equipped with a timing chain.
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