Odometer reading & year?
January-18th-2005, 12:30 AM
#1
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Odometer reading & year?
Curious to what kind of engine life to expect
from my Protege, as I get the idea that at
only 133,242 miles, I can expect a lot more.
I haven't had mine too long. However, looking
over the partial repair history not much has gone wrong.
-60506 miles, Timing belt
-67079 miles, Alternator Belt
-85,576 miles, (2) CV boots.
-125,420 miles, Alternator
What does your odometer say?
What is the year and drivetrain,
automatic, 5 speed, dx, 4wd?
Any major repairs during the years?
90 Protege 1.8l sohc 4WD 5speed overdrive.
Thanks for the replies.
from my Protege, as I get the idea that at
only 133,242 miles, I can expect a lot more.
I haven't had mine too long. However, looking
over the partial repair history not much has gone wrong.
-60506 miles, Timing belt
-67079 miles, Alternator Belt
-85,576 miles, (2) CV boots.
-125,420 miles, Alternator
What does your odometer say?
What is the year and drivetrain,
automatic, 5 speed, dx, 4wd?
Any major repairs during the years?
90 Protege 1.8l sohc 4WD 5speed overdrive.
Thanks for the replies.
Last edited by topfile; February-16th-2005 at 09:46 PM.
January-19th-2005, 02:48 PM
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Posts: 32
'92 LX 5-speed- 150,008 miles
i've owned it for about 20,000 of those miles and have replaced:
wheel bearing
clutch
brake pads
d/s rear caliper
spark plugs
tires
fuel filter
the clutch was the only major deal... and at 130,000+ miles i'm not suprised that it went out
i've owned it for about 20,000 of those miles and have replaced:
wheel bearing
clutch
brake pads
d/s rear caliper
spark plugs
tires
fuel filter
the clutch was the only major deal... and at 130,000+ miles i'm not suprised that it went out
January-21st-2005, 07:16 AM
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Location: Princeton Junction NJ
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201,850 miles
91 DX 5 Speed
Owned since new
No work on engine except three timing belts replaced per schedule every 60,000 miles. Water pump done at 120,100 and 180,000 miles also, just in case. Alternator also at 180,000 miles, also just in case.
Radiator last year at 180,000 miles, leaking
A/C re-done last year with new compressor
Shocks and struts at 140,000 niles
Three sets of front brake pads, one set of rotors
Two sets of reaer brake pads
Three sets of summer tires, one set of snow tires.
A leaking rear brake cyclider at about 60,000 miles
Replaced jammed linkage to rear view mirrors
Rear door locks are sticky - need to get them lubed or something.
The engine and transmisssion have been great. They act like they have another 100,000 miles in them.
That's about it, It still has the original clutch.
91 DX 5 Speed
Owned since new
No work on engine except three timing belts replaced per schedule every 60,000 miles. Water pump done at 120,100 and 180,000 miles also, just in case. Alternator also at 180,000 miles, also just in case.
Radiator last year at 180,000 miles, leaking
A/C re-done last year with new compressor
Shocks and struts at 140,000 niles
Three sets of front brake pads, one set of rotors
Two sets of reaer brake pads
Three sets of summer tires, one set of snow tires.
A leaking rear brake cyclider at about 60,000 miles
Replaced jammed linkage to rear view mirrors
Rear door locks are sticky - need to get them lubed or something.
The engine and transmisssion have been great. They act like they have another 100,000 miles in them.
That's about it, It still has the original clutch.
January-23rd-2005, 03:40 PM
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Posts: 32
Originally Posted by Finprof
...Rear door locks are sticky - need to get them lubed or something....
February-17th-2005, 09:21 PM
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Posts: 31
92 LX 160K miles, owned since new
Fixed items include:
CV joints
reseal oil pan
reseal cam cover
distributor oil seal
cat back exhaust every 2-3 years
cat con once
pipe between manifold and cat con once
one door lock replaced
rear door locks sticky
driver window needs pull by hand to work
coolant temp sensor
warranty item about fuel filler
recently, fuel separator leaks
front speakers had ripped cones (wore out)
air intake hose
window switch
Radiator
Original items still working :
AC
Motor and tranny
shocks
engine accessories
steering
wheel bearings
radio
dash lights
JQ
Fixed items include:
CV joints
reseal oil pan
reseal cam cover
distributor oil seal
cat back exhaust every 2-3 years
cat con once
pipe between manifold and cat con once
one door lock replaced
rear door locks sticky
driver window needs pull by hand to work
coolant temp sensor
warranty item about fuel filler
recently, fuel separator leaks
front speakers had ripped cones (wore out)
air intake hose
window switch
Radiator
Original items still working :
AC
Motor and tranny
shocks
engine accessories
steering
wheel bearings
radio
dash lights
JQ
March-4th-2005, 07:28 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 7
'91 DX, 5-sp. Owned since new. Purchased June, 1991.
Odometer currently reads 264, 974 miles.
New distributor at 264,955 - oil leak into rotor -- car would no longer fire. First time ever that the car didn't start.
New front axles, brake master cylinder, 2 radiators, primary cooling fan, water pump, a/c compressor, and struts at various points during the life of the car -- plus normal maintenance, of course.
Still has original alternator, starter, voltage regulator, battery cables, secondary cooling fan, head gasket.....etc.
Never have fixed that (slightly) annoying seat belt beep for which the remedy has so often been posted here.
Gonna be a sad day when I have to give it up -- if I live that long.
What a great car. But, man, the new 3 is an incredible temptation!
I'll never buy another make.
Odometer currently reads 264, 974 miles.
New distributor at 264,955 - oil leak into rotor -- car would no longer fire. First time ever that the car didn't start.
New front axles, brake master cylinder, 2 radiators, primary cooling fan, water pump, a/c compressor, and struts at various points during the life of the car -- plus normal maintenance, of course.
Still has original alternator, starter, voltage regulator, battery cables, secondary cooling fan, head gasket.....etc.
Never have fixed that (slightly) annoying seat belt beep for which the remedy has so often been posted here.
Gonna be a sad day when I have to give it up -- if I live that long.
What a great car. But, man, the new 3 is an incredible temptation!
I'll never buy another make.
March-4th-2005, 07:37 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,277
ehhhh
99' proege Dx 5 speed auto.
92,658 miles (mostly hwy miles)
engine steamed
oil changes
trans fluid change
hell standard oil and liquid change
new pads for front.. new timing
need motor (i guess, or somehow i could repair it)
basic rotations
new stock air intake
fuel injectors
spark pluggs
new stock muffler
need oil pump (im working on it)
99' proege Dx 5 speed auto.
92,658 miles (mostly hwy miles)
engine steamed
oil changes
trans fluid change
hell standard oil and liquid change
new pads for front.. new timing
need motor (i guess, or somehow i could repair it)
basic rotations
new stock air intake
fuel injectors
spark pluggs
new stock muffler
need oil pump (im working on it)
March-4th-2005, 07:41 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 7
Wait.....remembered a couple of other things:
Oil pan -- drain plug stripped from so many changes, plus maybe some beginners at the quick lube place.
Engine seals (not sure which ones)
coolant temp sensor
another sensor or two
couple of thermostats
fuel door lever doesn't open the flap very well - but I manage - must carefully use house key to gently pry open
have replaced two fuses (inside the vehicle in that little compartment to the left of the driver)
still original motor and transmission
new right front window due to vandalism
never had an accident (thank goodness)
new rear defrost button (which is cantankerous)
Well....still a great car!
Oil pan -- drain plug stripped from so many changes, plus maybe some beginners at the quick lube place.
Engine seals (not sure which ones)
coolant temp sensor
another sensor or two
couple of thermostats
fuel door lever doesn't open the flap very well - but I manage - must carefully use house key to gently pry open
have replaced two fuses (inside the vehicle in that little compartment to the left of the driver)
still original motor and transmission
new right front window due to vandalism
never had an accident (thank goodness)
new rear defrost button (which is cantankerous)
Well....still a great car!