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Yep, all wear items have been replaced (aos, clutch, flywheel, ims, all cooling parts, tie rod boots, yada yada) in the past 6mos, itemized list in the thread linked above.
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It can backfire though, when I did my IMS I didn�t replace the crankshaft sensor, then a few weeks later it failed and almost stranded me twice.
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It can backfire though, when I did my IMS I didn�t replace the crankshaft sensor, then a few weeks later it failed and almost stranded me twice.
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Replace o2 sensors would likely improve the cars efficiency

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For example, with 100k miles, I'm willing to bet that replacing all O2 sensors would likely improve the cars efficiency, but I'm not getting any CEL's and the car runs great.
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I�d probably say replace things that prevent expensive collateral damage later.
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Now just wondering about the lesser bits that most don�t replace until failure/cel.
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It can backfire though, when I did my IMS I didn�t replace the crankshaft sensor, then a few weeks later it failed and almost stranded me twice.
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For example, with 100k miles, I'm willing to bet that replacing all O2 sensors would likely improve the cars efficiency, but I'm not getting any CEL's and the car runs great.
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I�d probably say replace things that prevent expensive collateral damage later.
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Now just wondering about the lesser bits that most don�t replace until failure/cel.
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Yep, all wear items have been replaced (aos, clutch, flywheel, ims, all cooling parts, tie rod boots, yada yada) in the past 6mos, itemized list in the thread linked above.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

One of the best discoveries I've made thus far as a new owner of a 996 is how easy they are to work on, which is great given my car is 15 years old, has a 100k on it and came with some but not complete records. Over the past 6 months I've worked to replace all the typical wear items these cars need (save a forthcoming brake job), more on that here if you care. Motor mounts will improve the car as will new suspension, but what about those that don't necessarily improve me enjoying of the car? For example, with 100k miles, I'm willing to bet that replacing all O2 sensors would likely improve the cars efficiency, but I'm not getting any CEL's and the car runs great. Is this is a situation where you cast aside preventative maintenance until there's an issue: when the car tells you it needs those with a CEL? At what point does PM becoming needless spending?

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I�d probably say replace things that prevent expensive collateral damage later. IMS being the classic one, an $800 LN bearing is cheap insurance against a $12k engine blow up. That and things that are really worn or end of life, water pump, belt etc It can backfire though, when I did my IMS I didn�t replace the crankshaft sensor, then a few weeks later it failed and almost stranded me twice. It was $90 to replace and about an hour or two. So now I have AAA premium

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Things like O2 sensors can wait. Lots of other stuff you can do. Coils and plugs make a difference if they are getting old. The big stuff like the IMS, AOS, rear seal can be done in combination with doing the clutch.

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Yep, all wear items have been replaced (aos, clutch, flywheel, ims, all cooling parts, tie rod boots, yada yada) in the past 6mos, itemized list in the thread linked above. Now just wondering about the lesser bits that most don�t replace until failure/cel. Appreciate the input from those who have owned lots longer than I.

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