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6th Gen ('00-'05): 2002 Monte Carlo SS (21st Birthday)

Old Apr 7, 2023 | 05:46 PM
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Default 2002 Monte Carlo SS (21st Birthday)

Given that she just turned 21 years old, what needs to be done to make sure it is well maintained & reliable?
 
Old Apr 7, 2023 | 08:02 PM
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Age is only a part of the equation. Mileage and use over that mileage/ storage conditions between is another.

The main concern with age alone is rubber - getting hard, dry, and cracking. So that's all of the hoses, suspension bushings, mounts, sometimes seals.

Most of the wear and tear maintenance stuff is mileage based.
 
Old Apr 7, 2023 | 09:54 PM
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I normally watch mileage, but bumpin' is right. These cars have a variety of rubber parts and those can be a source of failures. But here is a thread that could be worth reading:
https://montecarloforum.com/forum/fw...0-miles-46078/
 
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