Todays new cars remain mostly maintenance free for many miles. But cars of yesteryear needed all sorts of routine maintenance, and on a quite frequent intervals. Like all the grease nipples dosed every 1,000 miles. Even my 70’s Ford truck, Ford recommends its fuel filter be replaced eve…

There is nothing wrong with your question, George. The only question that is nonsensical is the one that hasn’t been asked. I like your hypothetical question. I’m just going to say I rather pay more to avoid having to use up more of my time than to pay less and having to use up most of my time s…

Would you buy a new car if it had to be greased every 1,000 miles?

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VOLVO-V70 June 17, 2024, 2:33pm 102

Well at least the inflation posts are more worthwhile than the original title of this redictulous thread.

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Would you buy a new car if it had to be greased every 1,000 miles?

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