When to part out on older car? 2004 Isuzu Rodeo

[Daniel]

Just curious about people’s opinions about when to move on to something newer- Check engine light one, flashes on occasion after engine is been driving around for a while, (Cylinder 4 mis-fire.) Of note ABS light. 115K, but overall car in good condition.

Need a ‘decarb’ procedure done (Dealer wants 800 dollars) and suggests new fuel injectors- Available online $1100.

So anywhere from $2k-$3k needed.

2004 Isuzu Rodeo 3.5L (Rare Direct inject engine) 4WD. auto.

Any thoughts on doing this work, or a pointless expense that should go into something newer? Looking to get a solid 5 more years part time use so not looking to gain a lot more debt. Think this will fix the problem?

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[Hokiedad4]

Your car is of average age and below average mileage. Certainly not older by any stretch. You still have ~$4000 of residual value. If there aren’t more serious problems (transmission, suspension), fixing the misfire and doing a Seafoam decarb could easily be done.

I say fix it and start putting a few hundred per month into a new car fund.

[pjm123a]

I agree with Hokie. I have an 05 hyundai sonata with 130k mikes and a 99 Jeep Wranger with 160k miles. I don’t see any reason why they can’t go to at least 200k. I don’t know if there is something special about Isuzu injectors but I have been thinking about replacing the injectors in my sonata. I can get a re-manufactured set of 6 on ebay for $57.97 delivered to my door. I say keep it going.

[Josh]

[quote=”Danny09″ post=154233]Just curious about people’s opinions about when to move on to something newer- Check engine light one, flashes on occasion after engine is been driving around for a while, (Cylinder 4 mis-fire.) Of note ABS light. 115K, but overall car in good condition.

Need a ‘decarb’ procedure done (Dealer wants 800 dollars) and suggests new fuel injectors- Available online $1100.

So anywhere from $2k-$3k needed.

2004 Isuzu Rodeo 3.5L (Rare Direct inject engine) 4WD. auto.

Any thoughts on doing this work, or a pointless expense that should go into something newer? Looking to get a solid 5 more years part time use so not looking to gain a lot more debt. Think this will fix the problem?[/quote]

Cheap quick decarb-Can of Seafoam induce about 1/3 of the 1 pint can into the intake manifold with car at operating temp(brake booster line if you have it and it runs direct to the IM is great for it). Turn off vehicle & wait 5 or so minutes. Turn on vehicle & watch all the burned carbon shoot out your tailpipe as burned smoke. Toss the rest into your fuel tank to clean out the fuel tank, lines, and injectors.

Fuel injectors can be had online (www.rockauto.com) for $139 + s/h per injector

For mis-fire check plugs, plug wires, integrated ignition coils (built into the plug wires in newer distributorless cars), and timing.

Get the ABS light checked and read by a local mechanic (not the stealership) ASAP and go from there.

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