Re: how long do they last?

#1

"Tom Jones" <carpetshark9473 (AT) yahoo (DOT) com> wrote

Quote:

It seems modern automotive engines last much longer than they did in the
past. I suppose this is due to better engineering, manufacturing and
metalurgical processes.

Just how long can one reasonably expect a modern engine to last, assuming
it
is well maintained?

Thanks in advance...

Your correct in assuming that the engines of today are designed better,
materials are better and as well lubricants are better. So they do last
longer. I would suggest that an average life of a late model motor would be
in the 150,000 to 200,000 miles range. Could be more or less, it depends on
the motor, how it's treated and how maintained.

As a rule of thumb I would say motors last about 50% longer than they did in
the 60's and 70's. I think that the life of a motor actually went down in
the 80's, a lot of trial and error in those years.

Brian

#2

I have a 1993 Mazda Mx-6 with a retractable antenna. Something seems to be
wrong with the motor. The antenna does not go up and down any more as it
used to do when the radio was turned on and off.

How much would a new motor cost? And how much should I pay for
installation? I just want a ballpark number so that I have an idea whether
the guys I'm dealing with is trying to rip me off or not.

Thanks in advance.

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Quote:

"Tom Jones" <carpetshark9473 (AT) yahoo (DOT) com> wrote in message
news:v7s8c.2154$sd5.334 (AT) okepread02 (DOT) ..
It seems modern automotive engines last much longer than they did in the
past. I suppose this is due to better engineering, manufacturing and
metalurgical processes.

Just how long can one reasonably expect a modern engine to last,
assuming
it
is well maintained?

Thanks in advance...

Your correct in assuming that the engines of today are designed better,
materials are better and as well lubricants are better. So they do last
longer. I would suggest that an average life of a late model motor would
be
in the 150,000 to 200,000 miles range. Could be more or less, it depends
on
the motor, how it's treated and how maintained.

As a rule of thumb I would say motors last about 50% longer than they did
in
the 60's and 70's. I think that the life of a motor actually went down in
the 80's, a lot of trial and error in those years.

Brian

#3

I have a 1993 Mazda Mx-6 with a retractable antenna. Something seems to be
wrong with the motor. The antenna does not go up and down any more as it
used to do when the radio was turned on and off.

How much would a new motor cost? And how much should I pay for
installation? I just want a ballpark number so that I have an idea whether
the guys I'm dealing with is trying to rip me off or not.

Thanks in advance.

Note: Is there a dedicated newsgroup for these kinds or questions? If yes,
please be provide me with the names. Thanks again.

"NoSpam" <nomail (AT) spam (DOT) not> wrote

Quote:

"Tom Jones" <carpetshark9473 (AT) yahoo (DOT) com> wrote in message
news:v7s8c.2154$sd5.334 (AT) okepread02 (DOT) ..
It seems modern automotive engines last much longer than they did in the
past. I suppose this is due to better engineering, manufacturing and
metalurgical processes.

Just how long can one reasonably expect a modern engine to last,
assuming
it
is well maintained?

Thanks in advance...

Your correct in assuming that the engines of today are designed better,
materials are better and as well lubricants are better. So they do last
longer. I would suggest that an average life of a late model motor would
be
in the 150,000 to 200,000 miles range. Could be more or less, it depends
on
the motor, how it's treated and how maintained.

As a rule of thumb I would say motors last about 50% longer than they did
in
the 60's and 70's. I think that the life of a motor actually went down in
the 80's, a lot of trial and error in those years.

Brian

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