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150,000 Miles Today!

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Old 02-16-08 | 06:06 AM
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Default 150,000 Miles Today!



Just had to take a pic...Still going strong

Maintained properly. Only problem i've had is the starter going out at around 140k.

Did Water pump & Timing Belt at 110k.

Spark Plugs at 100k

I took it in to several mechanics and both said my ball joints were fine. So haven't replaced them yet.

Just thought I'd share!

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Old 02-16-08 | 07:06 AM
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Congrats!!

117K on mine
120K on my wifes.
Old 02-16-08 | 08:55 AM
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Congrats on your 150K
Old 02-16-08 | 10:56 AM
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that's good to hear...I just bought an 04 GS300 with 39K on the clock. I'll be picking it up Monday....Got to love 2jz's...bullet proof!!!
Old 02-16-08 | 09:47 PM
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Nice man keep an eye on those balljoints and that oil nice and clean.

Thanks for the maintenance info. Do you have a 300 or 4xx? Why did you wait 20k for the 90k timing belt maintanence? Was it showing any signs of wear over 100k? Just curious.
Old 02-16-08 | 10:12 PM
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Great achievement! congrats on the 150.
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Originally Posted by PushinLEX
Nice man keep an eye on those balljoints and that oil nice and clean.

Thanks for the maintenance info. Do you have a 300 or 4xx? Why did you wait 20k for the 90k timing belt maintanence? Was it showing any signs of wear over 100k? Just curious.
That's just recommended by the manufacture that the timing belt and other components be replaced at 90K miles. You don't have to, but is one of those preventive maintenance type of thing. I bought an LS400 with 190K on it (still have it) and when the water pump went out, I decided to replace the timing belt while at it and it seemed like the it was the original timing belt...the water pump was also the original from the factory....so yeah, these parts can go for over 90K easily.
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What a great milestone..
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you should do your BJ's regardless of what they say.
Old 02-17-08 | 10:14 PM
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Congrats, just hit 157k..
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500 miles behind you..... love this car.
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Originally Posted by PushinLEX
Nice man keep an eye on those balljoints and that oil nice and clean.

Thanks for the maintenance info. Do you have a 300 or 4xx? Why did you wait 20k for the 90k timing belt maintanence? Was it showing any signs of wear over 100k? Just curious.
I have a 300...It wasn't too terribly bad at 90k. Which is why i waited until the next few oil changes to replace it is all...

Guys, just wondering is it wise to replace the whole MAF sensor it self, or just to clean it. How long should they last for?

Also, I'm about to take the car in for its tune up. Is there anything important i should have done at 150k. I've done the searching but can't find anything other than tranny fluid and your normal oil change.



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