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Old May 9, 2008 | 07:27 AM
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I hear people tell me this engine is considered broken in at 90k miles.

What is the proper way of keeping this engine is great shape other than the frequent oil changes and normal stuff?
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Old May 9, 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.
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Oh, and a new fuel filter
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Old May 9, 2008 | 11:21 AM
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no mine has 33k miles,its like brand new. im just wondering if there is stuff to do to keep the engine running over 100k and still be perfect.
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Old May 9, 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.
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Old May 9, 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!
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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.
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Old May 9, 2008 | 09:33 PM
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anything other than the rear end fluid that i should take a look at? obviously not tranny, brakes, and engine, steering, but the other stuff that i wouldnt think of.
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Keep that PCV Valve changed every 20k miles.. Or add a catch can, or LS6 PCV Conversion.. Use Mobil 1 oil and filter.

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Old May 9, 2008 | 09:45 PM
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yea im used to my dads bored out 400 in a 60 camaro, really simple engine. not used to these terms. What is a PCV? I'm still learning
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as long as you dont beat the **** out of it, these motors easily run strong after 100k miles. theres many people who have 200k+ miles on them .
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