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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 06:10 PM
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just looking at c5s for sale , in the 80's and befor cars were shot at 100k, now we have made it too 200k with no signs of the car wearing out ,isn't tecnolgy grt.......
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 06:16 PM
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With quality synthetic oils both Shell and Mobil have had taxi-cab engines hit 1,000,000 miles with no major overhauls... tight metal toleances need high quality lubricants... put them together and you do get long life...
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 06:20 PM
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rws.1 - more pics of your avatar -pleaz, how many times do I have to ask
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Old Mar 22, 2007 | 08:27 PM
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With quality synthetic oils both Shell and Mobil have had taxi-cab engines hit 1,000,000 miles with no major overhauls... tight metal toleances need high quality lubricants... put them together and you do get long life...
yes and also the fuel injection, i think is a big plus

beter aloys are being used
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