Comments on: Car Maintenance Tips: Help Your Odometer Reach 300,000 Miles

By: Just me

Just me — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:17:33 +0000

Very well done i’m already on 250K miles on my 87 bimmer still running like a champ, i do use full synthetic no issues especially with the engine or tranny. for those of you who claim that running on fumes won’t damage your fuel system i wish you the best of luck couse you’re gonna need it. For the others do not let your car run on fumes either way you have to refuel why take any chances.

By: chico

chico — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:39:56 +0000

i hope my lincoln can make it up to 300,000 miles,its got 53,800 miles now,

By: DDFD at DivorcedDadFrugalDad

DDFD at DivorcedDadFrugalDad — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:33:31 +0000

Along the lines of keeping the battery charged, if you have a vehicle that sits unused for long periods– consider Stabil for the fuel.

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By: Kristen

Kristen — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:25:58 +0000

@Justin: So true.
We recently wrote about this topic and offered quick “how-to” tips too. Thought you all might enjoy:

http://www.filife.com/guides/top-5-auto-maintenance-tips-for-optimal-upkeep

By: Justin

Justin — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:15:21 +0000

Good list of maintenance tasks. The best part is that all these tasks can be preformed without the need of being a mechanic. Each of these will definitely extend the life of your vehicle.

By: Diane

Diane — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:47:04 +0000

Advice regarding quick oil change places – ALWAYS check the dipstick and be sure the oil is refilled after an oil change.

I just replaced the engine in my 2006 Chrysler Town & Country with 58K miles. From what we can determine, the oil was not completely filled at the last oil change, 3K miles back.

The van has never burned a qt of oil, oil always changed every 3K miles, no leaks, no oil spots, no smoke – no problem that can be located, but 3K miles after the last change the engine was out of oil and severely damaged.

The repair shop I use is convinced the oil was not filled completely at the last oil change.

I was fortunate that Chrysler replaced the engine under warranty at a cost of $50 deductible.

I’ll probably avoid quick oil change shops in the future, but will definitely check the oil level after every oil change.

By: Mrs. White

Mrs. White — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:39:47 +0000

These are good ideas. I think the most I’ve ever paid for a car is $2,500. I have never financed one. We seem to be able to keep old cars running for long periods of time. The cars we buy are in fairly good condition and often 14 years old when we get them. We tend to buy a new one every 6 years or so.
Blessings
Mrs. White

By: Jean Farris

Jean Farris — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:17:02 +0000

I am driving a 1991 Honda Accord with 238,000 miles on it and have no doubt it will make it to 300,000. Love this car–a young man at my local parts store claims his wife is driving a 1988 Accord with 375,000 miles on it. I get asked all the time if this car is nickel and diming me to death, and honestly, no! We have always done all the scheduled maintenance–oil changes, timing belt, etc., and most of our repairs have been things that just plain wore out. I was really disappointed that the factory clutch only made it to 218,000 miles!

By: Factory Service Manual

Factory Service Manual — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:36:09 +0000

Nice car maintenance and care tips. This for sure can help people save money on their car costs especially during this economic downturn. If you have great mechanic skills you can also get some factory service manual for your car so you can repair the car yourself and save even more.