Turned 100K miles.
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Mar 31, 2023, 10:41 PM
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Dr. Dave
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- A/C compressor replaced at around 55K miles.
- Replaced clutch, pressure plate, throw-out bearing at around 75K miles. Decided to replace the torque tube at the same time... The clutch probably would have lasted longer but I have a tendency to drag the clutch to get the smoothest engagement. It's much better to just dump it!
- A couple of software reprograms to fix touch screen issues..
- Windshield replaced twice due to rock breaks.
- Running on third set of tires...
- I think the brakes pads are original(!). I can't remember...
My wife has a 2023 Lexus IS350, which is reportedly one of the most reliable production cars in the world. It is very nice to drive but it's no Corvette, that's for sure!
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Nice to hear these cars can last that long. Have you had any issues in your 100,000 miles?
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- A/C compressor replaced at around 55K miles.
- Replaced clutch, pressure plate, throw-out bearing at around 75K miles. Decided to replace the torque tube at the same time... The clutch probably would have lasted longer but I have a tendency to drag the clutch to get the smoothest engagement. It's much better to just dump it!
- A couple of software reprograms to fix touch screen issues..
- Windshield replaced twice due to rock breaks.
- Running on third set of tires...
- I think the brakes pads are original(!). I can't remember...
My wife has a 2023 Lexus IS350, which is reportedly one of the most reliable production cars in the world. It is very nice to drive but it's no Corvette, that's for sure!
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Congrats on hitting that milestone with the car. Good to see the car doesn't have any cobwebs growing on it from just sitting in the garage.
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Awesome and congratulations. I’d say the corvettes barely broken in. They are incredibly durable and reliable cars that will run to 300k miles reliably.
My last corvette was purchased new and I ran it to 143k and the only reason I sold it was because my new corvette that I ordered came in.
I daily drive all my corvettes and put over a quarter of a million miles on them combined over the last 25 years and these are awesome daily drivers.
you sound like you are enjoying life to the best of your ability and I admire your fine effort.
one trip one journey I always say and when the parties over . The parties over…
I never want the things I own to own me. They are owned to put a smile on my face for as many days as possible and they do.
keep up the good work. I’d say your corvettes barely broken in.
thanks for sharing.
My last corvette was purchased new and I ran it to 143k and the only reason I sold it was because my new corvette that I ordered came in.
I daily drive all my corvettes and put over a quarter of a million miles on them combined over the last 25 years and these are awesome daily drivers.
you sound like you are enjoying life to the best of your ability and I admire your fine effort.
one trip one journey I always say and when the parties over . The parties over…
I never want the things I own to own me. They are owned to put a smile on my face for as many days as possible and they do.
keep up the good work. I’d say your corvettes barely broken in.
thanks for sharing.
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The only thing that may become a concern is internal engine carbon build up.
I did install a catch can at around 60K miles and I'm glad I did! I empty it every couple months and its always full of really crappy looking oil. Without the can that oil would get pumped back into the intake.
Occasionally, I pull off the vacuum side hose from the catch can and at idle let it suck up Techron engine cleaner. It makes a lot of smoke until its burned off!
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I recommend bg44 once a year in the gas tank. That is what Paul Koerner my GM world class GM tech recommended to me years back.
you can buy it at dealerships or eBay and I believe it’s only 25 dollars or so per can.
worked for my car and it always ran great.
enjoy!
you can buy it at dealerships or eBay and I believe it’s only 25 dollars or so per can.
worked for my car and it always ran great.
enjoy!
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Originally Posted by JerriVette;[url=tel:1606464726
1606464726[/url]]I recommend bg44 once a year in the gas tank. That is what Paul Koerner my GM world class GM tech recommended to me years back.
you can buy it at dealerships or eBay and I believe it’s only 25 dollars or so per can.
worked for my car and it always ran great.
enjoy!
you can buy it at dealerships or eBay and I believe it’s only 25 dollars or so per can.
worked for my car and it always ran great.
enjoy!