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From: sdlomi2 on 26 Aug 2007 22:23

"Lee Richardson" <mechtech(a)evansville.net> wrote in message
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> Just a data point.
>
> 1999 4dr Olds Alero 3400 V6, purchased new. Factory original BF Goodrich
> Touring T/As.
>
> P215/60 R15
> TPC Spec 1139 M/S
> Treadware 380
> Traction A
> Temperature B
>
> This car has 107,500 miles on it and while obviously worn, none of the
> tires are down to the tread wear indicators in any groove. Tires are
> wearing extremely evenly, have been rotated maybe 3 times in the life of
> the car, although the fronts of course wear quicker than the rears on this
> front wheel drive car. Rain and dry traction still excellent, even in
> resistance to hydroplaning in standing rain water. Wheels seem to be
> exceptionally well aligned, although it has never had a wheel alignment
> and was in one moderate collision to the right front corner. This car
> rolls very easily, when you lift at 45 mph it slows -very- gradually.
>
>
>
> Location is Evansville, Indiana, miles have been about 75% city, 25%
> highway. About 99 percent paved roads, but roughness, pot holes, rough
> train tracks, etc. are not unusual.
>
> Lee Richardson
> Mech-Tech
>
Lee, sounds like a car that one of us should hang on to! You are
probably also a careful driver who does not punish a car during takeoff or
the brakes during stopping. Keep it up! BTW: How do you like that 3400?
s


From: Lee Richardson on 27 Aug 2007 07:20
True, I drive like an old man, because at over 50, I guess I am one.<g>
Also in an attempt to keep fuel costs down. But it has had several full
throttle blasts throuhout it's life. The engine is great, except mine has
the leaking intake gasket. It was replaced once under warranty, and it has
been leaking again for the past 20,000 miles. Not a lot, but just enough to
let me know it is leaking. I have used a total of 2 gallons of 50/50
Dexcool since the second leak began.

Lee Richardson


> Lee, sounds like a car that one of us should hang on to! You are
> probably also a careful driver who does not punish a car during takeoff or
> the brakes during stopping. Keep it up! BTW: How do you like that 3400?
> s
>


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