New to me car do list, where to start?
 

I'm at a cross roads here right now, I don't know whether I should replace ALL fluids or should I tackle broken and preventive maintenance first.

The tensioner and idler pulley are making noise, and the right mirror motor is broken. I want to fix those but the fluids, transmission, differential, brake, power steering and coolant need to be addressed too.


Where should I begin?

Start with what needs attention that'll strand you if it breaks. Move on to things that will ruin the car if you ignore them. Then move on to things that are annoying that you can fix when you have time. Don't make the mistake of trying to do too much too fast. You'll wind up creating new problems and hemorrhaging money.

Great advice diseasel300

Make sure it is the tensioner / pulley with a stethoscope or long screwdriver. My alternator bearing was going and it didn’t start making a racket until the AC was on. Whatever it is, it should be fixed ASAP. If the tensioner goes while running it can cause all kinds of other damage.

Great advice, I'll take care of the glaring issues first.