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Offline Henrius

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Re: 357,000 miles!
« Reply #30 on: December 19, 2020, 09:07:59 PM »
That is impressive because I didn't think the 2.3L was supposed to be as good of an engine.  Have you been using synthetic oil for much of the engine's life? Mainly highway driving?
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Re: 357,000 miles!
« Reply #31 on: December 22, 2020, 08:33:27 PM »
Never had synthetic oil. And most of the miles mostly are in town, back and forth to work...before I retired. (Been retired now since 2003).


I know, it just doesn't fit the normal patterns at all. All I've really done to the engine is a valve job once, besides oil changes of course.


I did, however, rebuild another block when I retired. Preparing for the inevitable. The need for the new rebuild just hasn't come up yet!  :D The oil pressure is still great, no knocking on startup. It does use a bit of oil right now, but I have new valve seals and will change the seals when time and weather allow.







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Re: 357,000 miles!
« Reply #32 on: December 22, 2020, 08:39:15 PM »
You got me real curious now as I have no experience with the 2.3.


I ONCE got 31mpg with my 2.0L at 50mph Hiway driving. More usual was 29mpg. (Mine is a 4 speed.)


What is the best gas mileage you ever got?
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Re: 357,000 miles!
« Reply #33 on: December 23, 2020, 10:33:51 PM »
Years ago, I was getting around 30 highway.. its down to about 27 now.

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