rklatzkin

My 2004 tl car has over 270k miles.

Engine runs great. Can't see any gunk. Have used synthetic from day 1.

Tranny went at 260k. After long deliberation, put a remanufactured one in and it runs better them ever. Got a 3 year / 100k warranty. Glen Bernie transmissions, they are great btw.

I love this car again. It's never run better. The started went last month. So now stranded twice in 3 months.

Just wondering what proactive repairs would you do on this car? I'm due for my 2nd timing belt. Well past due, but I do run lots of highway miles. I got the first one at 125,000 miles.

My radiator leaks a little at the overflow. I patched it up, but still an issue.

Interests in your thoughts.

carz0159

My Radiator leaks at the same place! Always keep some coolant in the trunk and watch that needle! I didn't think it was that big of a problem, and I put water in last month temporarily instead of coolant! It evaporated and my needle went to 7/8 to H and there was steam coming from under the hood, its a good thing I found a gas station or there could have been serious damage.

I would replace the alternator, and check if battery cables are corroded. I would also do the APP sensor just in case.