100,000 Miles & Loving it!
Sep 7, 2005, 10:56 AM
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At first I was thinking, "Damn, this car isn't going to last driving it this much!" I don't say that anymore! 
My Plan is to just keep driving it until the engine is spent, then it 2.3L stroker time baby!
My Plan is to just keep driving it until the engine is spent, then it 2.3L stroker time baby!
Sep 10, 2005, 07:06 PM
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Redcloud,
Congrats on your car, it seems like you like the car and know how to take care of it.
I know own a EVO 8 MR but I am not new to the 4G63 engines, I had a 90 Laser RS turbo, a 91 GSX and a 90 GSX in the past.
As long as you use full shyntetic oil and do your maintenace regularily you should be fine. These engines are tough but you need some basic rules:
always use full shyntetic oil
always wait for warm up before taking off
always wait before shutting off
Congrats on your car, it seems like you like the car and know how to take care of it.
I know own a EVO 8 MR but I am not new to the 4G63 engines, I had a 90 Laser RS turbo, a 91 GSX and a 90 GSX in the past.
As long as you use full shyntetic oil and do your maintenace regularily you should be fine. These engines are tough but you need some basic rules:
always use full shyntetic oil
always wait for warm up before taking off
always wait before shutting off
Sep 10, 2005, 07:15 PM
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Awesome!
I have 59K now and still on stock clutch. Will be 2 yrs old in Nov. and I have only taken it back to the dealer for the first 3 oil changes ( which was a big rip-off, btw )
Most of my aftermarket installs and maintenance work were done at Tuning Technologies in Colton. I hope I can reach 100K before I need to replace my clutch.
Congratulations!
I have 59K now and still on stock clutch. Will be 2 yrs old in Nov. and I have only taken it back to the dealer for the first 3 oil changes ( which was a big rip-off, btw )
Most of my aftermarket installs and maintenance work were done at Tuning Technologies in Colton. I hope I can reach 100K before I need to replace my clutch.
Congratulations!
Sep 11, 2005, 11:59 AM
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congrats man. hopefully i can get lucky like you.....just had my first oil change this week at 3200 miles. I drive from hagerstown to B-more everyday 160 miles round trip. i know yours is stop and go. yours has done this good and mine is only stop and go on friday.....
Sep 11, 2005, 12:14 PM
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Congrats. I always had questions about long term reliability. Good to know that the evo is a good long term car. Can't wait till next spring to get mine. KEEP ON TRUCKIN'. Here is to 100,000 more 
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very nice. i also wish mitsu was as easy about having mods and doing warranty work.
i am interested in exactly which amsoil oil you are using. i have thought about switching to amsoil myself but don't know too many people personally who run it. thanks in advance.
i am interested in exactly which amsoil oil you are using. i have thought about switching to amsoil myself but don't know too many people personally who run it. thanks in advance.
Sep 12, 2005, 03:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Deepseadiver
Redcloud you said you switched to AMSOIL and got better gas milege. Which AMSOIL and how often do you change it??
I've changed oil every 10K after switching. According to AMSoil you can go 3x longer than what ever the factory fill was. I choose 10K. you just have to keep an eye on the oil level. I usually have to add 1/2 a quart between changes. When you are running 19psi of boost there will always be a small amount of blowby.
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