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Oil change spin-off question re: mileage
Posted on 1/5/22 at 11:52 am
Posted on 1/5/22 at 11:52 am
Everybody talking about taking 10,000 miles or more to change oil. Just curious, what mileage on a used car are you comfortable purchasing, or is there a number where you just go "nah"?
For me, I grew up thinking anything over six numbers was ready to be ditched. But with today's engines and today's synthetics, that seems to be just when they get broken in well.
For me, I grew up thinking anything over six numbers was ready to be ditched. But with today's engines and today's synthetics, that seems to be just when they get broken in well.
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Posted on 1/5/22 at 11:55 am to HubbaBubba
Depends. Cars built in the late 2000's should have no issues going 200k+ with minimal maintenance.
I think as they get more technologically tuned with smaller engines for gas mileage mandates, these modern small engine turbo's are going to be more costly once over 100k miles.
I think as they get more technologically tuned with smaller engines for gas mileage mandates, these modern small engine turbo's are going to be more costly once over 100k miles.
This post was edited on 1/5/22 at 11:56 am
Posted on 1/5/22 at 11:56 am to HubbaBubba
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Everybody talking about taking 10,000 miles or more to change oil. Just curious, what mileage on a used car are you comfortable purchasing, or is there a number where you just go "nah"?
For me, I grew up thinking anything over six numbers was ready to be ditched. But with today's engines and today's synthetics, that seems to be just when they get broken in well.
I'm a long term ownership type of guy. I try to hold onto a vehicle for 8-10 years. I'll buy a truck that is 3-4years old at around 60K miles.
current truck is a 2013 with 180K miles on it. I'm looking to dump it at 200K
This post was edited on 1/5/22 at 11:57 am
Posted on 1/5/22 at 12:04 pm to Tigeralum2008
2008 Silverado 245K miles only use Royal Purple motor oil and changed every 7K miles.
Posted on 1/5/22 at 12:15 pm to HubbaBubba
Depends on what it's going to be used for. Everyday commuter? Probably no more than 100k(when new to me). That said I've had vehicles with 100k miles shite a rod out the side of the block(GM vehicle) and I've also had a 220k Lexus do the same thing. When buying older vehicles it's harder to determine just because you never know how it was treated earlier in life.
Posted on 1/5/22 at 12:20 pm to HubbaBubba
About 350K
Posted on 1/5/22 at 12:22 pm to HubbaBubba
Toyotas should expect 300k + miles
If you get a ram or Nissan, I wouldn’t buy one with 100k
If you get a ram or Nissan, I wouldn’t buy one with 100k
Posted on 1/5/22 at 12:29 pm to nugget
We tend to focus on dependability and we keep cars a long time. I look for something under 50-60k typically and try to avoid turbos and such.
I bought an 04 Tundra with 6k miles on it and it will top 300k this months. Oil change about every 5k miles. No issues. I've talked to people with gen 1 Tundras who have 450k + on them. I hope mine does it.
I bought an 04 Tundra with 6k miles on it and it will top 300k this months. Oil change about every 5k miles. No issues. I've talked to people with gen 1 Tundras who have 450k + on them. I hope mine does it.
Posted on 1/5/22 at 12:37 pm to HubbaBubba
Depends on the make.
I’d by a used Toyota/Lexus with 150K if it was a good deal.
On a Mercedes, I wouldn’t touch one with over 80-90K.
For a BMW, I’d drop it down to the 50-60K range.
I’d by a used Toyota/Lexus with 150K if it was a good deal.
On a Mercedes, I wouldn’t touch one with over 80-90K.
For a BMW, I’d drop it down to the 50-60K range.
Posted on 1/5/22 at 12:41 pm to HubbaBubba
I have an 08 Tundra with 162K. It’ll be my truck until my significant other pops out a kid, then I’ll upgrade and sell and buy new.
Posted on 1/5/22 at 12:44 pm to SportsGuyNOLA
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For a BMW, I’d drop it down to the 50-60K range.
Mine has 175K, and going strong.
Posted on 1/5/22 at 12:49 pm to HubbaBubba
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For me, I grew up thinking anything over six numbers was ready to be ditched. But with today's engines and today's synthetics, that seems to be just when they get broken in well.
Outside of a few known engines by the big OEM's, any engine made in the last 30 years can make 300k easily if serviced regularly. Modern oils are loaded with detergents and dispersants, synthetic or conventional, so you can rehab even an older engine that's mechanically sound by flushing a few times with new oil.
Posted on 1/5/22 at 12:50 pm to HubbaBubba
WAAAYYYYY too many variables here.
I could show you a car with 50-60k miles..would you buy it? It could be clapped out because previous owner dogged it and rarely changed the oil, if ever.
On the flip side, you could get a 100,000 mile car from a meticulous owner who didn't abuse it and be way better off
Also, engine design comes into play here. I'd much rather buy a naturally aspirated V8 than a small turbo 4 cylinder with direct injection, even if the V8 had twice as many miles when all is considered.
All of my cars and trucks have 300,000+ miles on them. One truck is young at 235,000. I'm not worried one bit. They've been maintained well and the trucks just don't see much road time. Like I said, many variables
I could show you a car with 50-60k miles..would you buy it? It could be clapped out because previous owner dogged it and rarely changed the oil, if ever.
On the flip side, you could get a 100,000 mile car from a meticulous owner who didn't abuse it and be way better off
Also, engine design comes into play here. I'd much rather buy a naturally aspirated V8 than a small turbo 4 cylinder with direct injection, even if the V8 had twice as many miles when all is considered.
All of my cars and trucks have 300,000+ miles on them. One truck is young at 235,000. I'm not worried one bit. They've been maintained well and the trucks just don't see much road time. Like I said, many variables
Posted on 1/5/22 at 1:08 pm to HubbaBubba
quote:
mileage on a used car are you comfortable purchasing, or is there a number where you just go "nah"?
60k
Posted on 1/5/22 at 1:10 pm to HubbaBubba
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verybody talking about taking 10,000 miles or more to change oi
No. Oil filters don't last that long. 5K. Mobil 1. Have changed all mine at this interval since I brought them. None have had dealers do it.
Posted on 1/5/22 at 1:13 pm to HubbaBubba
I usually do mine at about 5000 miles in my company vehicle- I don’t use synthetic etc. usually I notice a little (not much) in the performance
Posted on 1/5/22 at 1:35 pm to Gaston
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Mine has 175K, and going strong.
My kid’s M3 has 165k, but once it got past 100k $3000-$4000 repair bills started happening.
Posted on 1/5/22 at 1:55 pm to HubbaBubba
I've always bought new and usually get rid of them when they hit 100k. This last truck I purchased will be the exception. with the price of vehicles being outrageous I will be driving it a while.
Posted on 1/5/22 at 2:09 pm to HubbaBubba
I just bought 2 vehicles last year with over 200k miles on them. One is only used for hunting/fishing/camping. The other is an everyday commuter that gets roughly 300 miles/week put on it.
I bought those 2 after selling a truck that had over 200k on it, although it had a brand new engine that barely had 10k on it when I bought it.
My truck before that was right around 200k miles, and the same with the truck before that.
High mileage doesn't bother me if the vehicle is well kept.
I bought those 2 after selling a truck that had over 200k on it, although it had a brand new engine that barely had 10k on it when I bought it.
My truck before that was right around 200k miles, and the same with the truck before that.
High mileage doesn't bother me if the vehicle is well kept.
Posted on 1/5/22 at 2:31 pm to bbarras85
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I've always bought new and usually get rid of them when they hit 100k. This last truck I purchased will be the exception. with the price of vehicles being outrageous I will be driving it a while.
This has been me until my current truck. Bought new ten years ago for $50k would cost close to $80k to buy new today. Truck has 189,000 miles currently and hoping to get 225-250 out of it before I dump it. Had it deleted and haven’t had issues since.
2012 F250 4x4 crew cab lariat diesel with 8’ bed.
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