What happens to O2 sensor at 120, 000 miles?
O2 Sensors: By the time a vehicle has reached 120,000 miles, it might have burned more than 5,000 gallons of fuel. Combustion byproducts can accumulate on the sensor and cause it to respond slower to fuel Âmixture changes. A/C: One expendable part of the system is the A/C compressor clutch.
Is the 90, 000 mile maintenance a past due maintenance?
I just got through replacing the starter (long story on another thread), the 90,000 mile maintenance is a bit past due, and I’m likely going to need some brake work done to take care of an annoying squeak. Otherwise, the car is running fine and the tires and the battery are both less than three months old.
Can a fuel injector be cleaned at 250, 000 miles?
Fuel Injector Cleaning: At 250,000 miles, more than 10,000 gallons of fuel have been pumped through very small holes in the injectors. An injector’s needle and seat also have been crashing into each other millions of times. Carbon can build up on the caps and the fuel spray pattern might not be what it once was.
What happens after 125, 000 miles on a car?
If you look at any factory-recommended service intervals, after 100,000 miles they cease to exist. 125,000 miles is almost five times around the planet. With all of the warranties expired, it is up to the owner and their repair shop to keep it rolling. Here are 13 items you should service.
Can you get 300, 000 miles out of a 4 cylinder engine?
TOM: YOU could probably get that kind of mileage out of a 4 or 6 cylinder engine, because you obviously understand the benefits of frequent oil changes, gentle driving, and regular maintenance. Why you’d want to spend 300,000 miles in any car is a question for another day, but let’s stick to the mechanical issue for now.
Is it true that 4 cylinder engines typically last longer?
Which still has its original engine. Regular maintenance and longer distance driving (the beetle made many interstate trips) is the key to long engine life, rather than the number of cylinders. Yes on a V6 and no on a straight 6 or boxer engine. A line of 6 cylinders is the perfect engine layout. Inline 6s and V12s are legendary long term engines.
I just got through replacing the starter (long story on another thread), the 90,000 mile maintenance is a bit past due, and I’m likely going to need some brake work done to take care of an annoying squeak. Otherwise, the car is running fine and the tires and the battery are both less than three months old.
If you look at any factory-recommended service intervals, after 100,000 miles they cease to exist. 125,000 miles is almost five times around the planet. With all of the warranties expired, it is up to the owner and their repair shop to keep it rolling. Here are 13 items you should service.