Finally, properly (don't ask
), tightened my power steering belt up so it's snug and no longer squealing (exclaim). Hope hope hope it stays that way but it seems good so far.
It's been a good 6 months since I've properly done anything aside from the timing belt fiasco and small problems have occurred (some before) since the timing belt needed replaced last, so I made a list of things I need to get fixed before summer. For those interested
a quick rundown:
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Parts:
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Front Caliper - $80
Hood Struts - $40
Master Window Switch - $35ish
Exhaust Parts - $60
Air Filter - $14
Fuel Filter - $20
A/C Pulley + Parts $70
Rear Tail Bulb Holder - $9ish
2 O2 Sensors - $80
Front/Rear Brakes - $60
Synthetic Oil - $32
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Total Parts: $498
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Labor:
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Caliper + Brakes installed - $100
Oil Change - $10
o2 Sensors Installed - $60
A/C Pulley Installed - $40
Fuel Filter Installed - $35
Exhaust Work - $75
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Total Labor: $320
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Total Summer Savings: -$818
After that... I should be gold... at least, for a little while. I'm afraid I'll easily bump over $1k should I actually need a rack/pinion deal due to the steering issue.
Kind of pricey but a small price to pay overall I guess ( I always throw the no payments factor in there). Little things add up quickly.