life span of the 1.8?

RayRay · Post by **RayRay** » September 24th, 2001, 3:19 pm

how long does the average 1.8 v6 last? i bought mine with 87k miles and now its got 106k. i've been changing the oil with synthetic since i got it, but i've been driving it pretty hard, (redlining, etc)?

Alt-Tab · Post by **Alt-Tab** » September 24th, 2001, 5:02 pm

I bought my 1.8L V6 (92 GS) with 121,000 miles on it and I have nearly 135,000 now. I hit redline regularly and even touch the fuel cut once in a while, around 7700rpm. It's running like a sewing machine, although I'm probably overdue for a tuneup. I plan on keeping this little beast until it's dead.

Bri94GS · Post by **Bri94GS** » September 24th, 2001, 6:39 pm

Mine just hit 55k and is still running nicely...<P>I thought it was a no-no to run synthetic in a high-mileage vehicle

pelado · Post by **pelado** » September 24th, 2001, 6:44 pm

No, it's a no-no to run synthetic in a brand new engine. Although it's not a huge concern these days since rings seat almost immediately, but it has been stated that the use of synthetic oil in a new engine will not allow the rings to seat properly and thus lead to high oil consumption.

RayRay · Post by **RayRay** » September 24th, 2001, 10:02 pm

i didn't buy my mx new, i got with 87k miles. it runs pretty smooth, never makes any funny noises or vibrations. i don't know if it'll die tomorrow or 100k miles from now so i try my best to take care of it, but of course i bring it to redline quite regularly ---> how else can i enjoy my mx?

Buff1110 · Post by **Buff1110** » October 3rd, 2001, 12:49 am

my 92 gs has 130k on it and runs fine. i drive it pretty hard and its good. teh only thing is a tapping noise under the hood (i think its the fuel injectors).<P>Dan

92RedGS · Post by **92RedGS** » October 3rd, 2001, 5:41 pm

take good care of it and it will last you for a long time mine has 165k on it and is running fine(not like new of course) but besides some ticks under the hood it sounds good for the mileage.the only stuff i'v had to replace is distributor, power steering pump, and exhaust.

SE-Man · Post by **SE-Man** » October 5th, 2001, 3:23 pm

Well, from personal experiance, they start to crap out at around 135K-150K, my first 1.8L made it to 250K but started with the problems at about 150K, but i was young and dumb and never took care of it. my recent one blew two pistons and put a nice hole in the head after a race with a civic (witch i still won on 4 cylindes, i'm just lucky)at 139K, but my 2.2L looks to be more promising.

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