1995 Oldsmobile Ciera No real problem yet but have question

28,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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A9386
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I just purchased a 1995 Olds Cierra w/28,000 actual miles. The car was owned by an elderly person that passed away, however, the car was in a garage for years.

I'm concerned about the belts having dry rot and that they should be replaced. Also, does the car have a timing belt or a timing chain and should I replace that?

The car runs and rides beautifully, no problems but I don't know what I should update due to the circumstances of the car sitting for a while.
Nov 9, 2010 at 5:19 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Replacing drive belts good idea also oil, trans, air&fuel filters. Flush coolant system and consider tune. Check tire side wall for dry rot cracks. No T-Belt chain and gears so no need to worry. With 28K you should get miles and years of service.So do all maintence now keep log and Happy Motoring
Nov 10, 2010 at 2:02 AM
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