I noticed that same thing. My two vehicles now have 133,000 and 142,000 miles on them. A 2002 mini van and a 2008 SUV. I have no plans on replacing either of them. I looked at other vehicles with over 200,000 miles on them and they still are asking 3-4 dollars on them.
It's not the sensors that did that. It's the improvements in engineering, metallurgy, and machining. If you built those old engines with modern improvements they would last as long as new engines even without the sensors.
One thing my dad told me is that with fuel injection, when the key was turned off, the fuel going into the motor stopped. That way it doesn't degrease the cylinder walls like a carburetor would. That way dry start damage is less. Of course the way the vehicles are designed with anti drain back valves on oil filters and oil port design, and lubricant improvements also make a difference too.
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Delete#. Before the sensors 100,000 miles was memorable! Today that's almost low mileage.
ReplyDeleteI noticed that same thing. My two vehicles now have 133,000 and 142,000 miles on them. A 2002 mini van and a 2008 SUV. I have no plans on replacing either of them. I looked at other vehicles with over 200,000 miles on them and they still are asking 3-4 dollars on them.
DeleteA good mechanic once told me that extended engine life was do to fuel injection.
DeleteIt's not the sensors that did that. It's the improvements in engineering, metallurgy, and machining. If you built those old engines with modern improvements they would last as long as new engines even without the sensors.
DeleteYes, but why are so many of those cars still on the road today 50 years after manufacture?
Delete190k on one and 288k on the other car - 2001 & 2005. Some of the best cars I’ve ever owned. Probably the last cars I will need
DeleteCars used to be fun to play with, back in the early 70s and they freedom.
DeleteNow they are just debt traps and government funding
One thing my dad told me is that with fuel injection, when the key was turned off, the fuel going into the motor stopped. That way it doesn't degrease the cylinder walls like a carburetor would. That way dry start damage is less. Of course the way the vehicles are designed with anti drain back valves on oil filters and oil port design, and lubricant improvements also make a difference too.
DeleteMy 2004 Avalon is not only old enough to drive itself but old enough to vote. It's got 200,000 and some change on the odometer...
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