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Le Chien *
Age: 55 Zodiac: Joined: 07 Jan 2009 Posts: 37 Location: Cheshire
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Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 11:03 Post subject: What is high mileage? |
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As our trucks are getting quite old, I was wondering what sort of mileage is considered to be high.
There are loads around with close to 200k. Mine is over 180 and runs fine.
Whats your highest and what tips do you have for long living mechanics? |
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gegs750k4 ********
Age: 51 Zodiac: Joined: 24 Dec 2008 Posts: 6513 Location: Wigan
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Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 17:05 Post subject: |
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260-280000 is not unheard of m8, if you have 180000 now just keep doing what your doing. it's obviously working |
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Walt *******
Age: 54 Zodiac: Joined: 01 May 2010 Posts: 2647 Location: Australia
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Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 17:50 Post subject: |
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If you look after your truck well and keep on top of services etc, shouldn't worry too much with the millage. mine is 120k and runs like an airplane |
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knightstorm LifeTime Member
Age: 53 Zodiac: Joined: 24 Dec 2008 Posts: 1564 Location: Newton-le-Willows
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Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 19:04 Post subject: |
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mines on 225000k and doesn't miss a beat |
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assassin ********
Age: 64 Zodiac: Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Posts: 5077 Location: Wherever I Wander To -- Midlands
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Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 19:40 Post subject: |
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How long is a piece of string? if a vehicle is well looked after and correctly serviced it will last years and go many times around the clock, a neighbour has a Daihatsu Fourtrak with 722,000 on it, and a Pajero 2.8 with 483,000 and both are original and just serviced excessively as they both work on the farm. |
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Infr137 **
Age: 34 Zodiac: Joined: 18 Dec 2006 Posts: 62 Location: London
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Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 20:15 Post subject: |
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Are we talking kilometres or miles?
My MK1 is on 225k Kilometres and still going strong.
Oops might have tempted fate a bit there! |
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chairman mao **
Age: 49 Zodiac: Joined: 30 Sep 2009 Posts: 77 Location: HIGHLAND SCOTLAND
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Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 20:21 Post subject: |
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168,000miles starts and runs better then most vehicles ive owned.
serviced every 5000. |
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v8 rick LifeTime Member
Age: 68 Zodiac: Joined: 15 Apr 2009 Posts: 5707 Location: bolton lancs
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Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 20:23 Post subject: |
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as the man says how long is a piece of string , if any vehicle is looked after and serviced properly on a regular basis it will give 100s of thousands of reliable miles on the other end of the spectrum an abused and neglected motor can be reduced to little more than scrap in less than 50`000 mls , the key word really is preventative maintenance .
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Cavanmick *****
Age: 45 Zodiac: Joined: 22 May 2010 Posts: 729 Location: Cavan
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Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 22:35 Post subject: |
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the sport has only 130 k on it but i have a skoda superb with 278000 on it and never misses a beat, oil change every 5k and good quality oil. |
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Big*S **
Age: 54 Zodiac: Joined: 25 Aug 2010 Posts: 104 Location: Lancashire padiham
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Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 23:20 Post subject: |
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average mileage is about 10000 miles a year
so for a 16 year old car 160000 miles is average
low mileage is about 6000 miles a year
so for a 16 year old car thats . . . .96000 miles that would be considered low mileage |
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nodigitsever *****
Age: 70 Zodiac: Joined: 25 Nov 2008 Posts: 614 Location: Coventry, Warwickshire England and Huish Episcopi, soon to be Culmhead in Somerset
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Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 23:25 Post subject: |
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my old Matchless bike (G3LS 1958) had 998,000 Miles on the clock and a little Engine wear!
sold it before it got to a Million Miles |
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nodigitsever *****
Age: 70 Zodiac: Joined: 25 Nov 2008 Posts: 614 Location: Coventry, Warwickshire England and Huish Episcopi, soon to be Culmhead in Somerset
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Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 23:28 Post subject: |
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the original Rolls Royce Silver Ghost of 1908 has 660,000 Miles on the clock, this Car went from London to Edinburgh 24 times locked in top Gear!!! , bear in mind the Year! |
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martin12 *
Age: 41 Zodiac: Joined: 12 Jul 2009 Posts: 33 Location: ashford kent
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Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2010 9:38 Post subject: |
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mines done 77000 miles and it that is moment is having its head replaced |
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the.oak **
Age: 48 Zodiac: Joined: 02 Dec 2008 Posts: 74 Location: west wales
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Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2010 18:14 Post subject: |
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How is the rest of the truck doing at higher mileages?
Door handles, seats, etc. annoying stuff if it breaks..
i'm still looking to buy a 2.8 lwb
should i worry if it's over 150k?
i know the engines are strong, but what about all the little bits?! |
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Le Chien *
Age: 55 Zodiac: Joined: 07 Jan 2009 Posts: 37 Location: Cheshire
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Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2010 20:26 Post subject: |
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Mines a 98 Mk2 Facelift type 2.8 LWB
The body is OK but getting a few warts. Think I'll get them sorted before they get too bad.
Problems I've had at 180k are: Diesel Pump Seal replaced, Dash bulbs starting to go, replaced pads but needed to rebuild calipers, Starter solenoid replaced, Alternator replaced, exhaust about to go, glow plugs changed, rear door hinges worn, front roll bar drop links worn.
All normal maintenance stuff really. I'm an ex mechanic and do most of my own work but have so little time. The oil is dropped about every 4-5k, filter every 2 changes, diesel filter once a year, grease points regularly attended to, ATF changed. The car uses no oil or water but can get a little warm when towing and pulling hard up big hills.
Apart from that it takes me shooting, fishing, tows a 23ft caravan and gets filled with 3 kids a wife and a dog. I also work on railways and it goes anywhere I need.
Mitsi built em well. |
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