Brag about your car's miles! - Page 12

sablescort · 02-28-2010, 12:59 PM

update...my Isuzu now got 123k on her after 4 days in the shop to fix a valve cover gasket and axle seal leaks. Still gotta replace the damned cats cuz they overheat after running it 70 mph on interstate and steam coming outta hood. Then to add insult to injury I gotta replace the cam sensor cause it threw a code on the computer as low voltage. I only drove the Rodeo 9k miles since I bought it last year. GM Holden motors drive me ****en batty and lately Ive been thinking about pulling the motor and replace it with a 5.0 Mustang motor after I read a Isuzu forum post about a guy who did the swap on his 2001 Rodeo. Only things that set me back was $ and the torque the 5.0 Mustang motor would twist the frame.

The ZX2 Escort is now approaching 160k with only a new battery for it.

deafsmogtech · 03-01-2010, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by sablescort

update...my Isuzu now got 123k on her after 4 days in the shop to fix a valve cover gasket and axle seal leaks. Still gotta replace the damned cats cuz they overheat after running it 70 mph on interstate and steam coming outta hood. Then to add insult to injury I gotta replace the cam sensor cause it threw a code on the computer as low voltage. I only drove the Rodeo 9k miles since I bought it last year. GM Holden motors drive me ****en batty and lately Ive been thinking about pulling the motor and replace it with a 5.0 Mustang motor after I read a Isuzu forum post about a guy who did the swap on his 2001 Rodeo. Only things that set me back was $ and the torque the 5.0 Mustang motor would twist the frame.

The ZX2 Escort is now approaching 160k with only a new battery for it.

I worked on a 1998 Ford Contour SE w/a 2.0L VETEC VCT last Saturday that was towed for no start. I hooked up a scan tool to get codes but nothing. I put my hand on the steering wheel and turned the ignition switch w/ my another hand, feel the engine was running freewheel while crank. Obivously broken timing belt. I replaced T-belt, tensioner, idler rollers and water pump. I was uncomfort with nasty engine like oil leaks such as VC gasket and oil pan gasket cuz of excessive blowbys due to restrict PCV system.
The 5.0 Mustang motor in a Rodeo is awesome and get almost same mpg as the 3.2L V6. I dont think the 5.0L motor will twist the Rodeo frame, like to twist the leaf springs or feel the rear differential housing bounces like basketball. Im not sure if the newer Rodero still use 4 link rear suspension.

**sequoias** · 03-01-2010, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by sablescort

update...my Isuzu now got 123k on her after 4 days in the shop to fix a valve cover gasket and axle seal leaks. Still gotta replace the damned cats cuz they overheat after running it 70 mph on interstate and steam coming outta hood. Then to add insult to injury I gotta replace the cam sensor cause it threw a code on the computer as low voltage. I only drove the Rodeo 9k miles since I bought it last year. GM Holden motors drive me ****en batty and lately Ive been thinking about pulling the motor and replace it with a 5.0 Mustang motor after I read a Isuzu forum post about a guy who did the swap on his 2001 Rodeo. Only things that set me back was $ and the torque the 5.0 Mustang motor would twist the frame.

The ZX2 Escort is now approaching 160k with only a new battery for it.

Do some more research finding out a more reliable 4 cylinder engine and components will bolt on your Isuzu instead of that crappy GM-Holden motor.

I'm sure there are others that will do the job.

PowerON · 03-10-2010, 11:58 AM

I have only 92 miles

Endemic · 04-01-2010, 10:24 PM

158 miles in my 2009 gsxr 600

**sequoias** · 04-01-2010, 10:27 PM

101,400 miles.

**JClarke** · 04-01-2010, 11:37 PM

Almost 13,000kms now

and it is only 7 months old today

Dev · 04-02-2010, 07:19 AM

98 Pontiac Grand Prix GT
Hit 185,000 miles (297,729 kilometers)

**sequoias** · 05-04-2010, 10:54 AM

Currently has 105,400 miles on the odometer. Still runs strong. I drove 2,800 miles from WA state to California then here in Iowa.

The Highlander · 05-04-2010, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sequoias

Currently has 105,400 miles on the odometer. Still runs strong. I drove 2,800 miles from WA state to California then here in Iowa.

Which city in Iowa?

**JClarke** · 05-05-2010, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by JClarke

Almost 13,000kms now

and it is only 7 months old today

recently now 8 months old, and almost 15,000kms and due to for next service which I gotta do before my business trip trip to Sydney in two weeks.

Milwaukee · 05-05-2010, 10:30 AM

95 F250 HD have 80,600 miles.

It get 13 mpg in city and 16 in hwy but it will improve when I replaced cat.

The Highlander · 05-06-2010, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by JClarke

recently now 8 months old, and almost 15,000kms and due to for next service which I gotta do before my business trip trip to Sydney in two weeks.

It's only 9k miles. Don't be silly. Our 2006 ford focus is 115k miles and it's only four years old.

deafsmogtech · 05-06-2010, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Milwaukee

95 F250 HD have 80,600 miles.

It get 13 mpg in city and 16 in hwy but it will improve when I replaced cat.

Plugged cat? I guess it was caused by misfire or leaky fuel pressure regulator.
I remember I diagnosed a Ford F250 with a 7.4L (460 CID) fuel injection for no start, able not traced the problem after checked compression/ leakdown tests.
The engine was about to be running but sputter then die. Prior to diagnositic, there was a new fuel pressure regulator, spark plugs and wires that installed by a customer. No codes. Then I suspected restricted cat but I went to check the backpressure in exhaust system with my vacuum gauge, saw the reading of my vac gauge went rose over 10 psi while cranking the engine, obviously bad plugged cat. I removed O2 sensor from the exhaust pipe to see if engine is running but still sputter and little run longer then I decided to crack the cat down to see if the engine started, and ran ok.
I rod out the cat and put it back and drove for road test to see if engine is ok before sublet to the muffler shop to replaced a new cat. Fixed.
The backpressure test on all cats should be around 1 psi or less. Max is 2psi
backpressure on WOT.

The Highlander · 05-06-2010, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by deafsmogtech

Plugged cat? I guess it was caused by misfire or leaky fuel pressure regulator.
I remember I diagnosed a Ford F250 with a 7.4L (460 CID) fuel injection for no start, able not traced the problem after checked compression/ leakdown tests.
The engine was about to be running but sputter then die. Prior to diagnositic, there was a new fuel pressure regulator, spark plugs and wires that installed by a customer. No codes. Then I suspected restricted cat but I went to check the backpressure in exhaust system with my vacuum gauge, saw the reading of my vac gauge went rose over 10 psi while cranking the engine, obviously bad plugged cat. I removed O2 sensor from the exhaust pipe to see if engine is running but still sputter and little run longer then I decided to crack the cat down to see if the engine started, and ran ok.
I rod out the cat and put it back and drove for road test to see if engine is ok before sublet to the muffler shop to replaced a new cat. Fixed.
The backpressure test on all cats should be around 1 psi or less. Max is 2psi
backpressure on WOT.

Oh yeah, I remembered that problem from class. Also, you feels lost power that cause plugged cat.

**JClarke** · 05-06-2010, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by The Highlander

It's only 9k miles. Don't be silly. Our 2006 ford focus is 115k miles and it's only four years old.

Yes, but it is the book requirement to have regular check up on my new car, it is different to what you do up there... will have to book in on thursday next week..

The Highlander · 05-07-2010, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by JClarke

Yes, but it is the book requirement to have regular check up on my new car, it is different to what you do up there... will have to book in on thursday next week..

What's service? Engine oil? Brake fluid? Transmission fluid?

Well, My area is more maintenance than your area due cold weather and heavy traffic.

**Jiro** · 05-07-2010, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by JClarke

Yes, but it is the book requirement to have regular check up on my new car, it is different to what you do up there... will have to book in on thursday next week..

yup. always follow the manufacturer's recommendation. If you wish to do it earlier - that's fine. If you wish to do it LATER than recommended specification - then that's bad.

what you doing is not different from here. Everybody else in the world is doing same thing but the only difference is - some cars lasts shorter and some lasts much longer. The one that lasts shorter is because he ignores the manufacturer's recommendation.

My bike - the manufacturer's recommendation is changing oil every 6,000 miles but I change it every 3,000 miles.

**JClarke** · 05-07-2010, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by The Highlander

What's service? Engine oil? Brake fluid? Transmission fluid?

Well, My area is more maintenance than your area due cold weather and heavy traffic.

I have NFI but it is just a regular engine check up

**Jiro** · 05-07-2010, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by JClarke

I have NFI but it is just a regular engine check up

a what? NFI? NFI = ?

**JClarke** · 05-07-2010, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Jiro

a what? NFI? NFI = ?

NFI = No ****ing idea

deafsmogtech · 05-07-2010, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by The Highlander

Oh yeah, I remembered that problem from class. Also, you feels lost power that cause plugged cat.

correct, I floored gas pedal the engine wont pick up speed, feels like plugged fuel filter then back off the gas pedal, engine would run fine. No power on acceleration, what to do? Verify DTC(s),check fuel pressure if ok then check backpressure in exhaust system. If both ok then verify engine vacuum. If abnormal vacuum in the engine, do compression test. Many hearing mechanics
are skipping the compression test. Why? They listen the engine running. Wrong they have to check compression test before they pinpoint the problem for certain. Lazy hearing mechanics.

The Highlander · 05-07-2010, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by deafsmogtech

correct, I floored gas pedal the engine wont pick up speed, feels like plugged fuel filter then back off the gas pedal, engine would run fine. No power on acceleration, what to do? Verify DTC(s),check fuel pressure if ok then check backpressure in exhaust system. If both ok then verify engine vacuum. If abnormal vacuum in the engine, do compression test. Many hearing mechanics
are skipping the compression test. Why? They listen the engine running. Wrong they have to check compression test before they pinpoint the problem for certain. Lazy hearing mechanics.

Wow, Maybe hearing mechanics dont deal with remove all spark plugs then compression test then put the all spark plugs back with hand tight then torque wrench to tight.

The compression test for bad gasket or piston ring or engine's cylinder cause loss power, I believe. I am saving the money to buy the compression test and backpressure. I already own the fuel pressure with fuel volume, engine vacuum, DMM, iPod touch (Scan tool for real-time with record, DTC, and freeze frame data) and test light for 12-25volts.

deafsmogtech · 05-07-2010, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by The Highlander

Wow, Maybe hearing mechanics dont deal with remove all spark plugs then compression test then put the all spark plugs back with hand tight then torque wrench to tight.

The compression test for bad gasket or piston ring or engine's cylinder cause loss power, I believe. I am saving the money to buy the compression test and backpressure. I already own the fuel pressure with fuel volume, engine vacuum, DMM, iPod touch (Scan tool for real-time with record, DTC, and freeze frame data) and test light for 12-25volts.

valves too. You can use engine vacuum gauge as backpressure test ( make sure your gauge have mercury and pressure as 2 in one gauge) to test cat for restrict. You can remove O2 sensor (upstream), install an adapter (can be purchase from hardware store or fabbed old O2 sensor) to attach vacuum hose to a nipple in threaded hole of the adapter and a gauge. Dont use long lenghten vacuum hose that might give you false backpressure reading. About 2 feet long. I can think of a braided SS brake line instead of rubber hose that can be burnt or melt when laid on the hot exhaust manifold or pipe. Braided SS brake line wont hurt. I ve'nt try it.

**JClarke** · 05-10-2010, 12:25 AM

Just called in and reserved my car for its 15,000km check up Thursday morning $240 fee.

The Highlander · 05-10-2010, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by JClarke

Just called in and reserved my car for its 15,000km check up Thursday morning $240 fee.

Total rip off!

**sequoias** · 05-10-2010, 02:25 PM

Wirelessly posted

Yea, frigid weather and driving around in smaller cities..which means my car will need more servicing like replacing coolant to a 30/70 blend, change oil more often, etc.

The Highlander · 05-10-2010, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by deafsmogtech

valves too. You can use engine vacuum gauge as backpressure test ( make sure your gauge have mercury and pressure as 2 in one gauge) to test cat for restrict. You can remove O2 sensor (upstream), install an adapter (can be purchase from hardware store or fabbed old O2 sensor) to attach vacuum hose to a nipple in threaded hole of the adapter and a gauge. Dont use long lenghten vacuum hose that might give you false backpressure reading. About 2 feet long. I can think of a braided SS brake line instead of rubber hose that can be burnt or melt when laid on the hot exhaust manifold or pipe. Braided SS brake line wont hurt. I ve'nt try it.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...0070921x00003a

I have almost same one like that. Will it work?

Hmm. braided SS brake line. hmm. I like your idea and I will try that and if it's work like backpressure gauge. Thanks!

**JClarke** · 05-10-2010, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by The Highlander

Total rip off!

Australia is an expensive country - don't forget the dollar is higher than yours in america.

deafsmogtech · 05-10-2010, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by The Highlander

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...0070921x00003a

I have almost same one like that. Will it work?

Hmm. braided SS brake line. hmm. I like your idea and I will try that and if it's work like backpressure gauge. Thanks!

yeah, it will work on backpressure test, however it need an adapter for O2 sensor threaded hole. I ll double check my adapter for size and post you.

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sablescort Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Found my way back home to Knoxville...heh! Posts: 3,537	update...my Isuzu now got 123k on her after 4 days in the shop to fix a valve cover gasket and axle seal leaks. Still gotta replace the damned cats cuz they overheat after running it 70 mph on interstate and steam coming outta hood. Then to add insult to injury I gotta replace the cam sensor cause it threw a code on the computer as low voltage. I only drove the Rodeo 9k miles since I bought it last year. GM Holden motors drive me ****en batty and lately Ive been thinking about pulling the motor and replace it with a 5.0 Mustang motor after I read a Isuzu forum post about a guy who did the swap on his 2001 Rodeo. Only things that set me back was $ and the torque the 5.0 Mustang motor would twist the frame. The ZX2 Escort is now approaching 160k with only a new battery for it.

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Dev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 11	98 Pontiac Grand Prix GT Hit 185,000 miles (297,729 kilometers)

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sequoias Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Iowa, the land of the cornfields and pigs Posts: 21,867	Currently has 105,400 miles on the odometer. Still runs strong. I drove 2,800 miles from WA state to California then here in Iowa.

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Milwaukee Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Trenton, MI Posts: 335	95 F250 HD have 80,600 miles. It get 13 mpg in city and 16 in hwy but it will improve when I replaced cat.

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sequoias Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Iowa, the land of the cornfields and pigs Posts: 21,867	Wirelessly posted Yea, frigid weather and driving around in smaller cities..which means my car will need more servicing like replacing coolant to a 30/70 blend, change oil more often, etc.