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#1 lambertini

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Posted 28 September 2011 - 10:39 AM

I have recently purchaed a 2008 Mercury Sable, with about 39k on it now.
Do you have any recommendations for what maintenance issues i should look out for, beyond the recommended service intervals.

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Posted 28 September 2011 - 11:15 AM

Welcome to the TSOC. From what I have noticed, those cars seem to have been rather problem-free so far. I would just stick with what the service intervals say, and make sure everything is up to date. A good thing to check would be the pollen filter, if your's is equipped with one. Where did you buy it from? Dealer lot, used car lot, private sale?

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Posted 29 September 2011 - 02:40 PM

Bought it at Carmax South Austin, transferred from Dallas. I like it, but it's a bit thirsty at the moment due to having to crank the A/C in this Texas heat.

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Posted 29 September 2011 - 03:21 PM

Yeah, sound's like my Gen 4 LOL. A/C is a PAIN on the gas tank. Well CARMAX is a pretty reputable used car dealer from what I hear, so I'm sure the main maintenance on a car that new has been taken care of. So like I said, pollen filter is the first thing I would check. Those often get overlooked. Otherwise, follow the manufacturer's schedule adn you should be just dandy!

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Posted 17 April 2012 - 03:36 PM

The cars are pretty much unserviceable aside from oil changes.

I would, however, look into getting the automatic transmission fluid changed. Even though Ford says lifetime fill, and the newer 6F transmissions are leagues ahead of the older 4 speeds ... it is still not a bad idea