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With new vehicles costing so much, Americans are holding on to their vehicles longer.

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Many cars older than this are still much cheaper to keep than what itll cost you innew car payments.

Power, but a radiator hose will run you around $425, according to RepairPal.

Head Gasket

At 150,000 miles, you should be checking seals more often.

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In particular, the head gasket, which creates a seal between the engine block and the head.

Luckily, this important engine part can last for up to 200,000 miles.

If you do need to get one replaced, itll cost you anywhere from $2,000 to $6,000.

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If you live in a snowy state, salt can erode a muffler or tail pipe quickly.

However, its a good idea to get it looked at around this age.

A muffler replacement will cost around $725.

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