Seems to be about the max. There's another story on the net about a BMW going 60k without an oil change.
91k/7yrs on factory fill! (Under valve cover pic)
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I knew of a female attorney who would buy a new Jeep and drive it. The salesman told me she would have it towed back to the dealership every 4-5 years and trade it in on a new one. She never changed oil or had maint done. The engine would quit due to lack of care, and she would get a new one. She did not care about the cost. She had done this several times he said. Go figure
Makes you wonder - the car has obviously had "some" maintenance during its life, such as tyres, brakes, etc. And all those times, none of the mechanics noticed it was way overdue for a service? Unbelievable. Still, I'm not surprised the mighty Barra soldiered on for as long as it did! Luckily for the owner, they'll get another engine fitted for under 2 grand, ready for more years of abuse
at 56k miles it could have original brakes, tires and battery...so no, it probably never saw a mechanic.
Speaking of sludge motors, I had a Dodge Dart in the 70's, a 1974 with the slant 6. I knew nothing about sludge back then and I had purchased one used that was all sludged up. Pulled the valve cover and it had about 1/4" cake all over. I don't think it was so rare back in those days as that was not the first time I had seen it. Other than cleaning under the valve cover, I never really had a problem with it.
Speaking of sludge motors, I had a Dodge Dart in the 70's, a 1974 with the slant 6. I knew nothing about sludge back then and I had purchased one used that was all sludged up. Pulled the valve cover and it had about 1/4" cake all over. I don't think it was so rare back in those days as that was not the first time I had seen it. Other than cleaning under the valve cover, I never really had a problem with it.
Originally Posted By: 01_celica_gt
man I want an inline 6 now!
Ayup. Toughness simply because they are better balanced. Bmw is about the only one using them these days. US guys mostly like V8s for the noise.
man I want an inline 6 now!
Ayup. Toughness simply because they are better balanced. Bmw is about the only one using them these days. US guys mostly like V8s for the noise.
Originally Posted By: shinyWheels
Originally Posted By: Miller88
Originally Posted By: 01_celica_gt
man I want an inline 6 now!
They do have the best sound
Perfectly balanced. I wish more manufacturers would make them.
If there was an easier way to install an inline 6, and have a good front crumple zone. I suspect more auto makers would have used them.
One of the things I hated most about the 2008 Nissan GT-R was the elimination of the inline 6.
Originally Posted By: Miller88
Originally Posted By: 01_celica_gt
man I want an inline 6 now!
They do have the best sound
Perfectly balanced. I wish more manufacturers would make them.
If there was an easier way to install an inline 6, and have a good front crumple zone. I suspect more auto makers would have used them.
One of the things I hated most about the 2008 Nissan GT-R was the elimination of the inline 6.
Originally Posted By: artificialist
If there was an easier way to install an inline 6, and have a good front crumple zone. I suspect more auto makers would have used them.
It has nothing to do with the "crumple zone". It has to do with packaging.
Inline sixes are very long, which makes them impractical for use in front-drive cars, where the engine is typically mounted transversely. And most cars these days are front-driven. The V6 configuration is far more space-efficient for transverse applications. so that's what you see.
British Leyland actually developed and used a transverse inline-6 in the Princess of the late-'70s. The compromises required to make the engine work are a testament as to why BL no longer exists...
If there was an easier way to install an inline 6, and have a good front crumple zone. I suspect more auto makers would have used them.
It has nothing to do with the "crumple zone". It has to do with packaging.
Inline sixes are very long, which makes them impractical for use in front-drive cars, where the engine is typically mounted transversely. And most cars these days are front-driven. The V6 configuration is far more space-efficient for transverse applications. so that's what you see.
British Leyland actually developed and used a transverse inline-6 in the Princess of the late-'70s. The compromises required to make the engine work are a testament as to why BL no longer exists...
Originally Posted By: philipp10
at 56k miles it could have original brakes, tires and battery...so no, it probably never saw a mechanic.
With all due respect, trust me, no late model Falcon goes 91,000km on its OE tyres or brakes - 50,000km would be pushing the limits.
at 56k miles it could have original brakes, tires and battery...so no, it probably never saw a mechanic.
With all due respect, trust me, no late model Falcon goes 91,000km on its OE tyres or brakes - 50,000km would be pushing the limits.
Originally Posted By: hpb
Originally Posted By: philipp10
at 56k miles it could have original brakes, tires and battery...so no, it probably never saw a mechanic.
With all due respect, trust me, no late model Falcon goes 91,000km on its OE tyres or brakes - 50,000km would be pushing the limits.
They're still tought but not like they used to be! My AU is 15 years and 200K old and still on the original factory front and rear discs, rear pads and the front pads only got replaced once 3 years ago. Only other things that have ever been replaced is a squeaky belt pulley and I changed the leads cause I wanted the engine bay to look spottless haha
Originally Posted By: philipp10
at 56k miles it could have original brakes, tires and battery...so no, it probably never saw a mechanic.
With all due respect, trust me, no late model Falcon goes 91,000km on its OE tyres or brakes - 50,000km would be pushing the limits.
They're still tought but not like they used to be! My AU is 15 years and 200K old and still on the original factory front and rear discs, rear pads and the front pads only got replaced once 3 years ago. Only other things that have ever been replaced is a squeaky belt pulley and I changed the leads cause I wanted the engine bay to look spottless haha
Isn't your AU an ex-cop car? No way that thing's still on its original brakes...I used to work on police cars "back in the day", pads and rotors were done pretty much every service on the Falcons. Commodore brakes would usually last twice as long.
Anyway, I stand by my comment that someone must've worked on this car during its life, and somehow failed to notice it needed a service.
Anyway, I stand by my comment that someone must've worked on this car during its life, and somehow failed to notice it needed a service.
If the motor looks like this, what does the oil filter look like? Do you still have it? Can you cut it open and let us see it?
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Originally Posted By: hpb
Isn't your AU an ex-cop car? No way that thing's still on its original brakes...I used to work on police cars "back in the day", pads and rotors were done pretty much every service on the Falcons. Commodore brakes would usually last twice as long.
Anyway, I stand by my comment that someone must've worked on this car during its life, and somehow failed to notice it needed a service.
Previous owner said it was but when I looked into it it said Qld Government which doesn't necessarily mean cops, probably Q fleet being a base model Forte.
All 4 brake discs are factory, had front pads changed once. Bought with 100k on and I've doubled that since I've had it and the condition of the brakes has hardly changed in that time. Just had it up on a ramp at the mechanics to change the factory diff oil, and he said the rear pads are a bit low.
I got given a set of pads for all 4 wheels and new front rotors which I'll put on soon, not because theres anything wrong with the old ones but I just got them free so why not haha
Isn't your AU an ex-cop car? No way that thing's still on its original brakes...I used to work on police cars "back in the day", pads and rotors were done pretty much every service on the Falcons. Commodore brakes would usually last twice as long.
Anyway, I stand by my comment that someone must've worked on this car during its life, and somehow failed to notice it needed a service.
Previous owner said it was but when I looked into it it said Qld Government which doesn't necessarily mean cops, probably Q fleet being a base model Forte.
All 4 brake discs are factory, had front pads changed once. Bought with 100k on and I've doubled that since I've had it and the condition of the brakes has hardly changed in that time. Just had it up on a ramp at the mechanics to change the factory diff oil, and he said the rear pads are a bit low.
I got given a set of pads for all 4 wheels and new front rotors which I'll put on soon, not because theres anything wrong with the old ones but I just got them free so why not haha
If you drive carfeully like I do you hardly ever need to use the brakes
PYB and MMO and itll be good as new after a couple OCIs.
Originally Posted By: asand1
PYB and MMO and itll be good as new after a couple OCIs.
And a few 5 minute motor flushes! Good as new!
PYB and MMO and itll be good as new after a couple OCIs.
And a few 5 minute motor flushes! Good as new!
Originally Posted By: HerrStig
They are too wide to mount tranverse and too long to mount front to back with today's body layouts.
Guess nobody bothered to tell Ford...They fit, have crumple zones, five star safety...
http://www.carsguide.com.au/car-reviews/2015-ford-falcon-fg-x-the-story-behind-the-story-30311
They are too wide to mount tranverse and too long to mount front to back with today's body layouts.
Guess nobody bothered to tell Ford...They fit, have crumple zones, five star safety...
http://www.carsguide.com.au/car-reviews/2015-ford-falcon-fg-x-the-story-behind-the-story-30311
Originally Posted By: hpb
Isn't your AU an ex-cop car? No way that thing's still on its original brakes...I used to work on police cars "back in the day", pads and rotors were done pretty much every service on the Falcons. Commodore brakes would usually last twice as long.
They took Falcon's off pursuit duty back when they had them here - they just destroyed brakes and couldn't stop. The Commodore was better in that role, and still is.
Isn't your AU an ex-cop car? No way that thing's still on its original brakes...I used to work on police cars "back in the day", pads and rotors were done pretty much every service on the Falcons. Commodore brakes would usually last twice as long.
They took Falcon's off pursuit duty back when they had them here - they just destroyed brakes and couldn't stop. The Commodore was better in that role, and still is.
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