Lower Performance At High Miles?
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Lower Performance At High Miles? Just wondering but, I have a 2000 WS6 and am about to hit 32k miles (I know that's no where near high) but has anyone noticed loss in performance when they get higher in miles? And are you helping anything by not driving the car hard? Because I know with a rotary engine (I know this isn't an LS1 ha) but I heard they are meant to be driven hard. So what's the best way to drive the car?
Thanks
Nic
Thanks
Nic
Originally Posted by El Ex
So what's the best way to drive the car?
Thanks
Nic
Thanks
Nic
Seriously though, keep the fluids changed and it'll take quite a few miles before you'll see any noticable drop in power
The easier you are on it the better it will last, although it is ment to be drivin hard I wouldnt recomend doing it EVERYTIME you drive the car. Not only does it put more wear on your engine it also puts more strain on your tranny and rear end. Just be smart and use common sense and it should be good well over 100K
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From: Schiller Park (NW burb of Chicago)
Originally Posted by Starz T/A 17
The easier you are on it the better it will last, although it is ment to be drivin hard I wouldnt recomend doing it EVERYTIME you drive the car. Not only does it put more wear on your engine it also puts more strain on your tranny and rear end. Just be smart and use common sense and it should be good well over 100K
I doubt you will see any performance loss for a LONG LONG time if you only have 32K. I will be at 132K in a year or so and it feels like it came off the showroom floor 6 months ago.
My 98 TA A4 2.73 with 102k will still turn 13.23 @ 102.5, just a lid and a converter. No drop in performance here. No rattles, ticking, oil use or anything bad. With only 32k you are good to go for a long time, if it doesnt sludge up from sitting around. DRIVE IT!!!!!!!
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From: St. Clair Shores Mi.
Dynoed last spring
300 RWHP and 322 RWTQ on a Dynapack at 109K miles
And it still has the original clutch.
I've owned the car since new and she might of lost a few HP but not enough to really notice. Some new valvesprings should wake her back up easily.
300 RWHP and 322 RWTQ on a Dynapack at 109K miles
And it still has the original clutch.
I've owned the car since new and she might of lost a few HP but not enough to really notice. Some new valvesprings should wake her back up easily.
