Comments on: How to Maintain a Car at 100,000 Miles

on 3/26/2006 I just sold my 1990 Silverado with 304,332 miles same 350 motor as original, no overhaul. Changed the oil every 3k at the latest, usually 2800. Still ran great when I sold, it!

on 11/22/2005 I have had 3 cars so far, and each lasted over 200,000 miles. I sold them because I wanted to buy a new car, not because there was anything wrong with them.

I changed the oil every 5,000 miles when the car was still relatively new. Today's modern cars go up to 5000 miles between each oil change. As the car gets older or at about 70,000 miles, I change the oil more frequently (about every 3000 miles).

I always do a major maintenance at every 50,000 miles interval. I don't have time and don't have a garage, so I usually let the dealership do it for about $400.

If you change your oil regularly and do major maintenance on your car, I guarantee that it will last over 200,000 miles.

on 11/22/2005 Make sure you change your oil every 3,000 miles or less. I have a '95 Camaro with 137,453 miles on her. ... She runs better than my '95 Neon with only 30,000 miles.

on 11/22/2005 You can expect to get longer life and fewer maintenance problems if you change the fluid and filter around the 100,000 mile mark. It is inexpensive and very easy for the backyard mechanic.

on 11/22/2005 Give yourself plenty of time to
stop using steady pressure. My '94 Plymouth has 141,000 miles on the original brakes. I have them gone over at each service check.