approaching 200k miles..

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Apr 30, 2013 | 11:21 AM

#31

TVPincDoc

Joined: Jun 2003

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From: Livermore

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Originally Posted by skoundrel

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Originally Posted by Soof' timestamp='1365644670' post='22465982

How the heck do you get 29 - 30 mpg? Are you sure you are driving it correctly???

Seriously, wtf. Mine has 23k miles, 99% stock (only a K&N FIPK), all new fluids, spark plugs, air filter and I only get like 22mpg at best.

I've got 13k miles, and all maintenance done recently and regularly. I'm lucky to get 20mpg, although I think that there's something wrong with the accelerator pedal-it seems to beg to be shoved through the firewall on a constant basis. Perhaps it has a bit of a masochistic streak?

Apr 30, 2013 | 11:30 AM

#32

Elistan

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From: Longmont, CO

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Originally Posted by icecreamballer

And I lose about 1 quart of Mobile 1 oil every 1000 miles

But overall,
Car still runs like a proper s2000... and it's almost got 200k miles

Nice!
About the oil though - do you ever see oil smoke when on the gas? We have a 2003 that burns about that much oil. Have you ever run a compression test? We're low on cylinder #1... Just wondering if it's a common issue.

Apr 30, 2013 | 04:41 PM

#33

cosmomiller

Joined: Aug 2012

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From: Foothills East of Sacramento

Really glad to hear the good reports.

I have 38K on my 09. I use Mobil 1 0-30 and the level stays the same between changes. Never added a drop. I change the fluids sooner than recommended, but the only odd thing out I have done is Billman's approach on rear axle torque fix. I followed his DIY and added the extra 60 degrees of torque. Preemptive strike.
Oh yeah, new tires.