With regular maintenance, many of todays cars and trucks can run for several hundred thousand miles.
(Similar metrics are collected by Kelley Blue Books Service Advisor and Consumer Reports Auto Reliability Brand Rankings.)
They want the features that make getting to 200,000-plus miles pleasant, Quiroga says.
Like everything in life, it is a trade off.
These less complicated motors are easier to service, and generally operate without working too hard.
This simply means that their mechanical components are not overstressed during regular use.
Like a human, a less stressed motor will generally last longer without fundamental issues.
Treat this as your guide.
Find out: When does the manufacturer say I should have an oil change, a tire rotation?
When should all the fluids be changed?
These timelines are based on careful testing and awareness of a vehicles capabilities, durability and tolerances.
They know what it takes to maintain the car.
Nearly every car make or model has an enthusiasts online club or community dedicated to sharing user tips.
Theyre full of tips.
Once youve located your affinity group online, its easy to find recommendations.
Look at the enthusiast forums Recommendations section, Lang says.
Find a repair facility you like, and stick with it.
Then theyll get to know you and, more importantly, your car.
According to Bennett, its like your relationship with your primary care physician.
You dont want to go looking for a doctor when you have a problem, Bennett says.
You want to know,Hey I already trust this person.
I want to go to them because they’ve already been taking care of me.
You know your cars behavior best, because you drive it regularly.
When does the issue occur?
Then, when you take it to the shop, you have detailed information to present.
Again, its much like your relationship with your physician.
Same thing with the car, Bennett says.
This is not harmful to the car.
It doesn’t hurt to over-maintain the car, Quiroga says.
It just ends up costing a ton of money.
Money that could be better used conducting useful and necessary maintenance.
Stick to the manuals recommendations and you should be fine.
