Highest Mileage A/T Only
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Highest Mileage A/T Only
So I've looked around the forums quite a lot and I've seen threads like this and wondered, what's the best running auto? I've seen a lot of premature engine failures and a lot of people say the autos have some of the worst track record. Well I say SHUN TEH NON BELIEVERS. I've got an 04 that's nearing the 93k mark and it still has a lot of pep to it. I think the real reason of starting this thread is to show the auto can hit past the 100k mark and beyond just like any other.
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The issue I see with the a/t is that the engine rarely revs to a healthy rpm unless you manually paddle shift it. I virtually always shift my a/t manually for this reason, and due to the extra tall overdrive, I never engage 6th unless I'm going to be cruising at least 75 mph (and even then the engine is only turning about 2500 rpm).
The upside of the a/t is the car is quieter at cruising speeds, the fuel mileage is a bit better, and (all other things being equal) the motor should get less wear due to fewer revolutions. BUT, gotta keep the carbon cleared out !
The upside of the a/t is the car is quieter at cruising speeds, the fuel mileage is a bit better, and (all other things being equal) the motor should get less wear due to fewer revolutions. BUT, gotta keep the carbon cleared out !
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Hit 93k a few days ago. Most I've had to do was replace my SSV.
One thing I forgot to mention to everyone. What fluids do you run? 5-30 oil, premium gas shell or chevron
One thing I forgot to mention to everyone. What fluids do you run? 5-30 oil, premium gas shell or chevron
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Gas is what ever is the least expensive. All Az gas sucks, and I run Idemitsu pemix.
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I've got 73K on mine. I've done all the recommended maintenance. I am going to change the coils, plugs, & wires this weekend. Only problem I've really had that I could not get fixed with the motor is the rough idle & some power loss at low RPM's that started around 45K, and I hope that the coils will fix it.
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Additive? For what? The most I've ever heard people use would be idemetsu premix (think that's what its called) other than that from what I know everything else is snake oil.
Last edited by Figs; 03-28-2011 at 07:16 PM.