1986 Chevrolet Astro cs review from North America
"Doesn't owe me a dime"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Idler arms went at 100,000. Replaced with Moog. Still work. Distributer at 175,000. Plugs and air filter every 30,000. Oil every 3,000. Water pump at 210,000. Transmision oil cage every 30,000. 5 sets of brakes. 5 sets of tires (this is a truck people, not a fo car)! Head light switch at 215,000. Coolant temp sensor at 215,000. Justice Brothers fuel injector cleaner at 225,000. Egr valve at 230,000. Fuel pump at 238,000.
Wiper blades at 239,000.
General comments?
All original drive train and engine.
240,000 miles, about 120,000 miles of towing #1,200 in salt and snow.
If you take care of a vehicle, it takes care of you. I have yet to here of another American V6 last as long as the 4.3 liter chev. Happy van owner.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 1990 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 41000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 240000 miles |
| Previous car | chev blazer |
| Date of Entry | 2nd December, 2004 |

