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Who does all their own work and why? S90-V90

All this talk of transmission flushes, dropping pans and timing belts has me thinking: Am I the only one that's never taken a 960/90 to a "professional" mechanic in 3 years of ownership? Sure there are tires and alignment but other than that, everything seems to work with the basic tools in my took box. I know I'm not alone here and I'm sure if I didn't have the time/space I would be at the mechanic too. I think the 960 is one of the easiest cars to maintain for the shade tree mechanic. We also have a 240 and its even easier by comparison. But somehow this car has a reputation for being a major pain to maintain at home. Who know's why (coughs FAQ paranoia coughs).
So what are the major service things you've done to your 960/90 and lived to tell about it?

All routine maintenance (fluids, filters and plugs)
Replaced all 4 brake rotors and pads and fluid
1 timing belt + ancillaries
Complete E-code headlight swap
CD changer upgrade
Tinted windows
Clean TB + IAC valve
stereo lights
Swap fuel gauge for vac gauge
oil leak at the top of the head
IPD cone bushing kit

My neighbor thinks im obsesses with maintainance and points at his 80s Chevy blazer with 280k miles. Is my 94 a model of reliability or was I just lucky? I've had other American FWD cars in the past that were nowhere near as easy to maintain as the 960. I always gave up to the mechanic when it came time to replace the front axles. Way too many special tools involved.
Next on the list is are new injector seals and cleaning as well as a fresh set of 25/25 IPD sway bars.






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