The 200,000+ km thread

Rickster said:
Of course, every 5 years, did it last year Sept.
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Great stuff man - its good that the intervals are every 5 years. When the new 2.0SiT/BiT Rangers/Everest came out, Ford mentioned it was 10 years but now they changed the intervals to 5 years on the models from 2024 onwards
 
bennyblanco said:
Great stuff man - its good that the intervals are every 5 years. When the new 2.0SiT/BiT Rangers/Everest came out, Ford mentioned it was 10 years but now they changed the intervals to 5 years on the models from 2024 onwards
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I also do a oil change every 10,000 km with Liqui Moly Special Tec F, no cheap shyte oil.
 
Quicks said:
A cam chain is a durable, internal metal chain lubricated by engine oil, lasting the engine's life, while a traditional cambelt is an external rubber belt needing periodic replacement. A wet belt is a modern hybrid: a composite belt running inside the engine, lubricated by oil like a chain, combining belt benefits (quieter, lighter) with chain-like longevity, though still needing monitoring and potential replacement.
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Oh that. I have to take my engine out to do “lifetime” cam chain. Im waiting till im bitcoin rich before doing that job. I reckon I can go to 400000km. If it blows up it blows up.
 
Rickster said:
Of course, every 5 years, did it last year Sept.
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How much does it cost on that engine?
Using a wet belt is a stupid idea but as long as you use the correct oil and change the belts within the Services interval they are fine. But if you use the wrong oil and leave the belt past the interval then things can go horribly wrong.
Quicks said:
A cam chain is a durable, internal metal chain lubricated by engine oil, lasting the engine's life, while a traditional cambelt is an external rubber belt needing periodic replacement. A wet belt is a modern hybrid: a composite belt running inside the engine, lubricated by oil like a chain, combining belt benefits (quieter, lighter) with chain-like longevity, though still needing monitoring and potential replacement.
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They used to last the life of the engine, now with cost cutting they are often under spec and can need replacing even under 100k km, some German brands are guilty of this .
 
airborne said:
How much does it cost on that engine?
Using a wet belt is a stupid idea but as long as you use the correct oil and change the belts within the Services interval they are fine. But if you use the wrong oil and leave the belt past the interval then things can go horribly wrong.

They used to last the life of the engine, now with cost cutting they are often under spec and can need replacing even under 100k km, some German brands are guilty of this .
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Im going all in at 400k. DMF may not make it. Makes a random clacking noise when starting, hot or cold, not all the time. Been doing it since 160k. Now on 230k.

Still does 0-100 in 5.6s.
 
wingnut771 said:
Doesn’t oil eat rubber? I say the biggest mistake is using plastic for the chain tensioners. Then I wouldn’t need to change it at 400k.
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That as well, what tensioners do Japanese engines use that they typically last the life of the engine?
 
airborne said:
It’s very rare that you ever hear of a Japanese engine needing a cam chain replacement, there have been a few isolated issues but by and large they are for life, 500,000km+
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And they have plastic in on the tensioners? The Audi ones get brittle and break off and get eaten. If only they were all metal. I think the cam chain kit is about R10k from goldwagen and then labour to remove engine so another R10k? Then there’s also the while it’s out may as well replace dmf and clutch pack, probably another R20k.
 
wingnut771 said:
Doesn’t oil eat rubber? I say the biggest mistake is using plastic for the chain tensioners. Then I wouldn’t need to change it at 400k.
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It does however Ford spec oils have the right additives to preserve the belts - its a shame though because not everyone is aware and after service plan, they may not necessarily use a Ford spec oil hence all the horror stories of belts degrading so quick
 
bennyblanco said:
It does however Ford spec oils have the right additives to preserve the belts - its a shame though because not everyone is aware and after service plan, they may not necessarily use a Ford spec oil hence all the horror stories of belts degrading so quick
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Yeah, I don’t skimp on oil specs and never just “put in a pint” at the garage. I use the spec in the manual which is reserved for vw/audi/porsche but get it from goldwagen. I bought a 1l the other day to keep in the boot. R160!
 
Jelly-tot said:
I have a hand me down 2008 Toyota Corolla Professional from my mom given to me at 180 000km and currently sitting at 205 000km with nothing except brake pads and tyres changed on it. Mine is 2011 Polo 1.6 Comfortline but sitting at 140 000km and hoping it gets to the big 200k without hustles or stolen.
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Update: My Corolla now sitting at 240000km and still trouble-free:cool: (Everything still original). The Polo is now at 202000km (Clutch, Water-pump, Stabiliser bars, tie-rod ends, shock mountings and the gasket that separates the chainbox (I think that's what is called) and engine has been changed.:oops:
 
Jelly-tot said:
Update: My Corolla now sitting at 240000km and still trouble-free:cool: (Everything still original). The Polo is now at 202000km (Clutch, Water-pump, Stabiliser bars, tie-rod ends, shock mountings and the gasket that separates the chainbox (I think that's what is called) and engine has been changed.:oops:
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That corolla will probably outlive you even with minimal maintenance
 
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