The Automotive Thread

[MA_PE]

75k is not a lot of miles.  If the big reapir bill keeps it going for another 3-4 years then it's  good deal.  Stuff does wear out and need replacing.

 

[snickerd3]

Just passed the 100,000 miles on the odometer on the drive work this morning.  Bought the car Dec 23, 2012.  This is my third car to reach the >100K mark.  

 

[MetsFan]

75k is not a lot of miles.  If the big reapir bill keeps it going for another 3-4 years then it's  good deal.  Stuff does wear out and need replacing.

That's what I say every year haha. I spent about 2k last year and 2k the year before.

 

[Supe]

Just passed the 100,000 miles on the odometer on the drive work this morning.  Bought the car Dec 23, 2012.  This is my third car to reach the >100K mark.  

Man, you must rack up a serious amount of mileage each year unless those were bought used.  My 2008 still has under 90K on it.  Once it hits about 100K its due for a timing belt service which isn't cheap.  That is probably when I will call it quits and turn it into a backup/loaner race car.  

 

[snickerd3]

Man, you must rack up a serious amount of mileage each year unless those were bought used.  My 2008 still has under 90K on it.  Once it hits about 100K its due for a timing belt service which isn't cheap.  That is probably when I will call it quits and turn it into a backup/loaner race car.  

the first one was used, the other two were brand new purchases.  I manage 25k-30k miles a year. I have ~53ish mile one way commute to work  

 

[jeb6294]

That was one of the arguments for getting the diesel.  Having GOBS of power is nice, but 100k is just getting broke in for a diesel.

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

^^^ And with modern production quality means that your engine is just getting broken in as the rest of it is falling apart.

 

[snickerd3]

^^^ And with modern production quality means that your engine is just getting broken in as the rest of it is falling apart.

that was true on my first car, the chevy blazer.  seemed like every month there was another trip to the mechanic

My second was a crv and had almost 170k miles on it when i traded it in, but it still had lots of life yet and nothing major wrong.  Just had major hail damage (looked like swiss cheese after the hail storm) repaired so the car looked brand spanking new and I was wanting a car with some more bells and whistles on the inside. i had bought the super basic crv.   

 

[Road Guy]

Bought this about three years ago, finally found the right vehicle to put it on

 

[blybrook PE]

At 85k, the stock turbo went out on my diesel. Currently in the shop for a performance turbo and upgraded exhaust brake. Looks to be around a 7k repair and the clutch will be next (most likely).

Still wouldn't trade it in for a gasser though.

 

[jeb6294]

As long as you don't do the overdone "zombie response vehicle" motif that seems to be popular right now.  Yes, yes, all the other moms are very impressed when you roll up to soccer practice in your H2 "Zombie Hunter".

Bought this about three years ago, finally found the right vehicle to put it on

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

I know it sounds counter-productive, but I finally ordered the last of the rear suspension parts and have scheduled the last of the audio install for Bee.  I'd like to make sure everything is working properly before I leave.  If I end up shipping Bee out to NZ, then I won't have to worry about fixing it there, and I know it will be in good shape if we come home.

I also plan on getting a full professional detail for Bee before he gets put into storage. I'd hate to come back in 6 months to find a bug splatter permanently etched into the paint because it was dirty.

 

[knight1fox3]

I know it sounds counter-productive, but I finally ordered the last of the rear suspension parts and have scheduled the last of the audio install for Bee.  I'd like to make sure everything is working properly before I leave.  If I end up shipping Bee out to NZ, then I won't have to worry about fixing it there, and I know it will be in good shape if we come home.

I also plan on getting a full professional detail for Bee before he gets put into storage. I'd hate to come back in 6 months to find a bug splatter permanently etched into the paint because it was dirty.

@csb will appreciate all your hard work for these upgrades. :thumbs:

I also plan on getting a full professional detail for Bee before he gets put into storage. 

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

He's gotten the talk before. He can handle it.

 

[csb]

I'm still offering to hotrod the piss out of it watch your car for you. 

 

[MA_PE]

RG:

This one's for you.

http://www.jk-forum.com/articles/sleeper-cj-7-embarasses-ferrari-street/?newsletter?utm_source=jan16&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=content

including the song on the  video

 

[Road Guy]

^-- a belated lol!

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So I took the Tahoe (2002, 182K miles) in for some regular service this week, I had been dealing with a small oil leak and asked them to check it out.. so here is my laundry list of all that is leaking:

1. Needs new Oil Pan Gasket- ughh

2. Front Pinion Seal Right?

3. Axle Seal - Rear Differential Cover

We found a shop that we like and they have been good to work with, my measurement for that is my wife goes by herself there for an oil change and doesn't get asked to have a bunch of other shit done, plus they don't work weekends so they don't seem to be all about the benjamins..

They said since I am not driving it that much these are no rush, I don't want to mess with the oil pan gasket, I did one of those on an older jeep and it was a long weekend! Ill gladly pay the $ for that one.

Do you think the other two are things I can do in my garage?  At first glance the rear axle seal doesn't look that bad? Just trying to save a little bit of dough and teach RG JR how to do some maintenance?  its only being driving around 20 miles a week which is good, but I will need the Tahoe this summer for some family trips and whatnot

 

[MetsFan]

How much is your oil pan gasket repair? That's what the dealer quoted $1500 for on my bimmer.

I really like the is350 on paper. It sounds like it would be a lot more reliable than my car. There don't seem to be as many of them available as the abundant is250 though.

 

[Road Guy]

he said it wouldn't be more than $600.

I did one on a 1994 Jeep wrangler a while back, it was a total PIA, seemed like it should be simple but for some reason there were 3 different size bolts holding the pan on, keeping track of which was not fun.  Ill gladly pay someone to do that..

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

Oil Pan work greatly varies depending on vehicle.  I've seen some that require you to lift the motor off of the frame, whereas others are only slightly more work intensive than an oil change. Without crawling underneath, it's hard to say where in the spectrum the Tahoe would be.