What to do around 100,000 miles?

D-Brow · September 9th, 2007, 11:05 PM

ok, i'll have lowering springs, new front and rear bumpers (GT bumper in the back), Dual flowmaster exhaust, cai, fog lights, and probably 2 10's in the trunk by the end of winter. My question is, since my car is in the 100,000 range (108,000) what types of things should i be looking to do then to keep it running for years and years to come. Also, at about what point do you think my motor would quit on me? and should i maybe look into getting a new motor, maybe a better v6 engine?

chevy_killer · September 9th, 2007, 11:15 PM

Originally Posted by D-Brow

ok, i'll have lowering springs, new front and rear bumpers (GT bumper in the back), Dual flowmaster exhaust, cai, fog lights, and probably 2 10's in the trunk by the end of winter. My question is, since my car is in the 100,000 range (108,000) what types of things should i be looking to do then to keep it running for years and years to come. Also, at about what point do you think my motor would quit on me? and should i maybe look into getting a new motor, maybe a better v6 engine?

well i would change all fluids...tranny gear motor everything....spark plugs maybe some plug wires....i would take it to a shop and get them to do a induction service....and your motor will run good as long as you take care of it..

Dennis · September 9th, 2007, 11:19 PM

100k is nowhere near the time to look into a new motor just go with a complete tune-up from front to back not just the basic plugs and wires and youll be good

D-Brow · September 9th, 2007, 11:19 PM

ok, so there's no reason to really need to replace the motor then? and if so when? and would it be more worth it just to get a new one now?

bossman2kgt · September 9th, 2007, 11:27 PM

Shouldnt.....as long as the cars been taken care of. Change the colant regularly too. You should be fine.

D-Brow · September 9th, 2007, 11:31 PM

alright, thanks a lot guys.

Onemanzu · September 9th, 2007, 11:59 PM

you don't need an new motor... i got 151k on the original motor...

If you got a clutch might want to look at that...

D-Brow · September 10th, 2007, 12:01 AM

Originally Posted by Onemanzu

you don't need an new motor... i got 151k on the original motor...

If you got a clutch might want to look at that...

nah, it's an automatic, anything to worry about there?

itschristorres8 · September 10th, 2007, 12:08 AM

100,000 changes or look intos

02sensors
spark plugs wires
spark plugs
oil change
air filter
time chain checks
belt checks
belt tension check
fuel filter
clutch
tranny fluid
radiator fluid
gear fluid
and if you wnat check out other sensors.

also oil pump screen and oil pump check i'd do as well
the screen is a bitch since you have to lift the engine, and remove the oil pan to check it.

do not go to a mechanic unless they are trustworthy
most places like, tire plus, jiffy lube, all those half ass places do NOT replace with quality items and will not check everything ive listed and will do more like just regular tune up changes

MSO · September 10th, 2007, 12:10 AM

100,000 miles is jus another bump in the road for a 2.3...

its that 250,000 mark that you have to worry about

D-Brow · September 10th, 2007, 12:21 AM

Originally Posted by itschristorres8

100,000 changes or look intos

02sensors
spark plugs wires
spark plugs
oil change
air filter
time chain checks
belt checks
belt tension check
fuel filter
clutch
tranny fluid
radiator fluid
gear fluid
and if you wnat check out other sensors.

also oil pump screen and oil pump check i'd do as well
the screen is a bitch since you have to lift the engine, and remove the oil pan to check it.

do not go to a mechanic unless they are trustworthy
most places like, tire plus, jiffy lube, all those half ass places do NOT replace with quality items and will not check everything ive listed and will do more like just regular tune up changes

thanks, that list was exactly what i was hoping for, lol. i can do some of those things, but is pretty much everything on there an easy do it yourself kind of thing.

itschristorres8 · September 10th, 2007, 12:34 AM

Originally Posted by itschristorres8

100,000 changes or look intos

02sensors
spark plugs wires
spark plugs
oil change
air filter
time chain checks
belt checks
belt tension check
fuel filterclutch
tranny fluid
radiator fluid
gear fluid
and if you wnat check out other sensors.

also oil pump screen and oil pump check i'd do as well
the screen is a bitch since you have to lift the engine, and remove the oil pan to check it.

do not go to a mechanic unless they are trustworthy
most places like, tire plus, jiffy lube, all those half ass places do NOT replace with quality items and will not check everything ive listed and will do more like just regular tune up changes

color code
Easy
i wouldnt try unless your mechanically inclined
not to hard..
deffinitly wouldnt do wiht out the right tools

Onemanzu · September 10th, 2007, 12:52 AM

yellow isn't that hard... its a few steps shy of changing a cam...

mine was replaced at 150k because it slacked and managed to break something else and then was all effed up don't wanna go into detail... but yea

whitemustang02 · September 10th, 2007, 01:03 AM

you also might want to look at and check the radeater hoses maksuer that they ae not mushy or warn out and titened properly

AtlanticBlue99 · September 10th, 2007, 01:05 AM

yea, check all of the hoses for wear and possible areas where vacuum leaks could erupt

itschristorres8 · September 10th, 2007, 01:10 AM

Originally Posted by AtlanticBlue99

yea, check all of the hoses for wear and possible areas where vacuum leaks could erupt

nice i forgot hoses...

006leenstang00 · September 10th, 2007, 01:33 PM

well it tells u everything in ur owners manual.. main thing is ur fluids , plugs, and belts! everything else u should know if there is a problem!! check for rust on the body too!

Mustangfan99 · September 10th, 2007, 04:36 PM

check out the owners manual

D-Brow · September 10th, 2007, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by Mustangfan99

check out the owners manual

i don't have an owners manual, lol, go figure...

September 9th, 2007, 11:05 PM	#1
D-Brow Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang V6 16.49 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, PA Posts: 1,215 iTrader: 3 reviews	What to do around 100,000 miles? ok, i'll have lowering springs, new front and rear bumpers (GT bumper in the back), Dual flowmaster exhaust, cai, fog lights, and probably 2 10's in the trunk by the end of winter. My question is, since my car is in the 100,000 range (108,000) what types of things should i be looking to do then to keep it running for years and years to come. Also, at about what point do you think my motor would quit on me? and should i maybe look into getting a new motor, maybe a better v6 engine? __________________ Mods Cold Air Intake, True Dual Flowmaster Exhaust 1/8 = 10.78 1/4 = 16.47

September 9th, 2007, 11:19 PM	#4
D-Brow Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang V6 16.49 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, PA Posts: 1,215 iTrader: 3 reviews	Re: What to do around 100,000 miles? ok, so there's no reason to really need to replace the motor then? and if so when? and would it be more worth it just to get a new one now? __________________ Mods Cold Air Intake, True Dual Flowmaster Exhaust 1/8 = 10.78 1/4 = 16.47

September 9th, 2007, 11:31 PM	#6
D-Brow Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang V6 16.49 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, PA Posts: 1,215 iTrader: 3 reviews	alright, thanks a lot guys. __________________ Mods Cold Air Intake, True Dual Flowmaster Exhaust 1/8 = 10.78 1/4 = 16.47

September 9th, 2007, 11:59 PM	#7
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,514 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	you don't need an new motor... i got 151k on the original motor... If you got a clutch might want to look at that... __________________ My Foz

September 10th, 2007, 12:08 AM	#9
itschristorres8 Banned 00 V6 & 09 GT 13.37@104.4mph--BONE stock GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 15,859 iTrader: 2 reviews	100,000 changes or look intos 02sensors spark plugs wires spark plugs oil change air filter time chain checks belt checks belt tension check fuel filter clutch tranny fluid radiator fluid gear fluid and if you wnat check out other sensors. also oil pump screen and oil pump check i'd do as well the screen is a bitch since you have to lift the engine, and remove the oil pan to check it. do not go to a mechanic unless they are trustworthy most places like, tire plus, jiffy lube, all those half ass places do NOT replace with quality items and will not check everything ive listed and will do more like just regular tune up changes __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Acmillr loves me

September 9th, 2007, 11:27 PM	#5
bossman2kgt Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,287 iTrader: 0 reviews	Shouldnt.....as long as the cars been taken care of. Change the colant regularly too. You should be fine.

September 10th, 2007, 12:10 AM	#10
MSO Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: アメリカ Posts: 5,954 iTrader: 0 reviews	100,000 miles is jus another bump in the road for a 2.3... its that 250,000 mark that you have to worry about __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [SIZE="5"][FONT="Arial Black"]OBEY THE FACE![/FONT][/SIZE] Edited By Moderator. Next time will be a ban.

September 10th, 2007, 12:52 AM	#13
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,514 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	yellow isn't that hard... its a few steps shy of changing a cam... mine was replaced at 150k because it slacked and managed to break something else and then was all effed up don't wanna go into detail... but yea __________________ My Foz

September 10th, 2007, 01:03 AM	#14
whitemustang02 MM's official Chevy guy 2002 Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 2,026 iTrader: 0 reviews	you also might want to look at and check the radeater hoses maksuer that they ae not mushy or warn out and titened properly __________________ "Speak softly and carry a big stick" - Theodore Roosevelt "Any idiot can make a V8 fast, it takes a real idiot to make a fast V6". '02 Mustang N/A 4.3 stroker away for winter '72 Chevelle project car 454 coming '93 Bronco EFI 351W DD

September 10th, 2007, 01:05 AM	#15
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,859 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea, check all of the hoses for wear and possible areas where vacuum leaks could erupt __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

September 10th, 2007, 01:33 PM	#17
006leenstang00 Enthusiast 00' V6ER & A 01' COBRA Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 640 iTrader: 0 reviews	well it tells u everything in ur owners manual.. main thing is ur fluids , plugs, and belts! everything else u should know if there is a problem!! check for rust on the body too! __________________ Engine Mods: slp loudmouth catback exhaust, pacesetter h-pipe, k & n cold air intake, jet chip Body and Interior Mods: Saleen front bumber, 18" chrome saleen rims, GT rear bumper and drop zone 2" lowering springs

September 10th, 2007, 04:36 PM	#18
Mustangfan99 Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 576 iTrader: 0 reviews	check out the owners manual __________________ V6 power!

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