I have a Pontiac Grand Am and it's coming up on 140,000 miles. I need it to last me another year until I get out of college. What can I do besides oil changes every three months to ensure that'll last that long. Thanks!!
2007-03-22 18:50:53 · 8 answers · asked by sattexangemini 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ GMC
Tune up, plugs gapped,cleaned and/or replaced, timed. Check ignition wires, battery cables, hoses, distributor cap. Keep all fluids up (there are like 11 you know). Brake pads and rotors, muffler and catalytic converter, exhaust pipes intact. Tires inflated to proper psi, kept balanced and rotated. Keeping the car washed keeps corrosion down.
Alot of basic wear and tear items can be maintained on your own and get the longest use out of them. Good luck! Been there done that!
2007-03-22 19:00:37 · answer #1 · answered by cavu_13 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I owned a 2002 Grand Am and didnt have very solid luck with it. I easily have on account that given Pontiac yet another hazard with the recent acquisition of an 06 GTO. I had tire problems to boot as gasoline injector problems with my Grand Am. They didnt even look after it under guarantee!! the better area of the vehicle is the styling i might say. different than that, i actually CANT supply it 2 thumbs up. i might additionally propose finding out the comments in shopper comments for used autos. they seem to be a third social gathering, impartial source for suggestion.
2016-10-19 09:50:57 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont drive it hard. Engines last up to 200,000 miles, some even more but thats the average miles an engine lasts. my firebird is over 200,000 and its still running. Also, a tune up here and there helps. Stay current on all ur fluids and you will be fine. :)
2007-03-22 19:01:14 · answer #3 · answered by the jes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a machine! It doesn't care what the odometer says. If you maintain it properly; (fix it when it needs it), and don't do anything stupid; (Don't park it on RR tracks) it will last until rust prevents it's molecules from maintaining the cohesive bond required to make it a solid object.
2007-03-22 19:04:51 · answer #4 · answered by BFH 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make sure the spark plugs and everything is in tip top shape and make sure to get it in for a tune up... if its making any kind of noises I would take it to a shop and have them run a diagnostic on it
2007-03-22 18:58:52 · answer #5 · answered by starsxwillxcryx 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep good tires on it and whoever changes the oil, ask them if they see anything out of sorts. Watch out though, some shops will try to sell you somerhing you don't need. Check their rep!!
2007-03-22 19:01:28 · answer #6 · answered by howard s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you EVER had the timing belt changed?
It's a whole lot cheaper to replace it before it breaks, than repair the engine after.
2007-03-22 19:04:23 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just take care of it do the regular maintenance like tune ups don't hot rod it baby it.
2007-03-22 18:59:34 · answer #8 · answered by brndbradsh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋