Making it last
05-09-2008, 09:56 AM
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Well if it's got that kinda mileage and is still all stock, I'd consider poppin' in some new plugs and wires. Perhaps some new 02 sensors up front just in case the old original ones are becoming lazy...you know, preventive maintenance type stuff.
05-09-2008, 11:49 AM
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Just don't beat on it constantly. You can drive it hard fairly often, but if you floor it at every stoplight, well, for one, you're rich, considering gas prices, and that will wear the motor out quicker.
05-09-2008, 11:51 AM
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I'm pretty good with not driving the **** out of the car. Even when I'm on it, I usually shut it down at around 4500-5000 rpms. Hey, she's at 163k miles and runs great!
05-09-2008, 11:53 AM
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yea i mean i just bought it and i only really lay on it when i need to pass some one or thing like that, but i dont punch it everytime i stop. when i floor it at a stop i hear a clacking noise in the rear end. not too sure what that means. im guessing it the posi kicking in or posibly the traction control.
