Low mileage 2005 caravan
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Low mileage 2005 caravan
I just purchased a 2005 4 cylinder Caravan with 3,767 original miles - mostly all around town. Belts and hoses are all in good condition. Vehicle was just given a new Pennsylvania state inspection and everything was like new. I have owned 5 Ford Tempos/Merc Topaz, so I am very used to limited acceleration. Is there anything specific I should be on the lookout for?
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First off, what a find!
I'd recommend changing the oil and flushing the cooling system. A nearly 10-year-old car with that low mileage and driven "mostly around town" was likely regularly turned off before the engine reached operating temperature, which can lead to sludge buildup. Probably ought to bleed the brake fluid and check the operation of the parking brake too.
I'd recommend changing the oil and flushing the cooling system. A nearly 10-year-old car with that low mileage and driven "mostly around town" was likely regularly turned off before the engine reached operating temperature, which can lead to sludge buildup. Probably ought to bleed the brake fluid and check the operation of the parking brake too.