Is it a must to overhaul my engine upon reaching 100k?

[Enduro25]

hi everybody,my mileage going to reach 100k for a coming 4 yrs ride..is it a must to overhaul my engine?

[Kianbeng]

Mechanic A: Ye$ must overhaul engine. Do top overhaul, do full overhaul. Overhaul gearbox.

 

Mechanic B: No need lah. Just do routine maintenance. ie 100k liao right? Change timing belt. Check all your other belts. Maybe change water pump if together with timing belt. Check if got oil / water leak.

[Dumb]

  On 9/11/2009 at 4:52 PM, Enduro25 said:

hi everybody,my mileage going to reach 100k for a coming 4 yrs ride..is it a must to overhaul my engine?

 

What overhaul? My previous car over 180k also never.

[Vblaster_w211]

Why would you want/need to overhaul or rebuild an engine unless it's faulty, e.g. losing compression, piston wear etc, or if you're looking to enhance its performance?

 

If neither, don't waste $.

[Ultramega]

  On 9/11/2009 at 4:52 PM, Enduro25 said:

hi everybody,my mileage going to reach 100k for a coming 4 yrs ride..is it a must to overhaul my engine?

 

I wouldn't do that unless my car manual says so.

[Weiming]

Are you emitting blue smoke from your exhaust? Do you need to constantly top up engine oil when checking the dipstick? Is there a reduction in compression when tested? If not, no need.

 

Also, overhaul can be separated into top and full. I don't think modern cars need to do overhauling unless the vehicle was abused, badly maintained or have really high mileage (200k km and greater).

[Skunk]

my previous car's milegae was 490,000 km or so when i scrapped it, and it had apparently never been overhauled.

[Yuan]

  On 9/12/2009 at 12:39 AM, Skunk said:

my previous car's milegae was 490,000 km or so when i scrapped it, and it had apparently never been overhauled.

 

I suppose you kept your car stock and send for regular servicing and maintenance.

[Skunk]

  On 9/12/2009 at 1:08 AM, Yuan said:

I suppose you kept your car stock and send for regular servicing and maintenance.

 

yes. I used the last 190K km of it. Mechanic checked and said engine seals are likely to be original, very unlikely to have been overhauled. Engines built in the old days were real tough lol....or maybe because i've almost never travelled faster than 100kmh hehe

[Quirky_ster]

It depends on what you want from your car and how sensitive your are to it's performance. If it still feel good to you.. don't bother.

 

I did my ride top overhaul at 110K. Was there to witness the job done and I just glad I did.. coz' there's just so much sludge everywhere.. But perhaps it's me that always WOT to 6K rpm.. after that.. the engine feels as good as new.

 

It's not necessary, it depends the kind of driver you are..

 

 

[Gongfumaster]

  On 9/11/2009 at 4:52 PM, Enduro25 said:

hi everybody,my mileage going to reach 100k for a coming 4 yrs ride..is it a must to overhaul my engine?

 

110 K too early, unless another lemon car.

 

if it's anit broken, don't fix it.

 

other than standard wear & tear, repair only when sometihing wrong.

 

but you ask dishonest workshop, they will surely say yes$$$$$.

[Renegade777]

  On 9/11/2009 at 5:12 PM, Dumb said:

What overhaul? My previous car over 180k also never.

 

 

Wah ! What car ? So good.

[Renegade777]

  On 9/12/2009 at 12:39 AM, Skunk said:

my previous car's milegae was 490,000 km or so when i scrapped it, and it had apparently never been overhauled.

 

Wah ! Yours better. What car ?

[Blueray]

no need overhaul, just need a more thorough servicing for wear and tear items.

[Yuan]

  On 9/12/2009 at 1:12 AM, Skunk said:

yes. I used the last 190K km of it. Mechanic checked and said engine seals are likely to be original, very unlikely to have been overhauled. Engines built in the old days were real tough lol....or maybe because i've almost never travelled faster than 100kmh hehe

 

Wow....Can I enquire what car you are driving and what engine is it?

[Mzrmazda3]

  On 9/11/2009 at 4:52 PM, Enduro25 said:

hi everybody,my mileage going to reach 100k for a coming 4 yrs ride..is it a must to overhaul my engine?

 

No need unless you never follow routine maintenance

 

My Towkay's previous Mitsubishi Lancer (Year 99 Model) with mileage @ 200K still going strong before heading to the scrap yard at it's 8th year

[Skunk]

  On 9/12/2009 at 2:17 AM, Yuan said:

Wow....Can I enquire what car you are driving and what engine is it?

 

1991 Nissan Presea.

 

 

Only things i've replaced are wheel bearings, steering rack, battery, tires, and alternator in the 4 years i've owned it.

 

Maybe it lasted so long because i've almost never driven above 100km/h in daily driving, and only twice have i even rammed it...both times at 140km/h in m'sia, trying to overtake logging trucks lol.

 

I guess if u don't stress any engine, it will last pretty long!

Edited September 12, 2009 by Skunk

[Yuan]

  On 9/12/2009 at 3:12 AM, Skunk said:

1991 Nissan Presea.

 

 

 

Only things i've replaced are wheel bearings, steering rack, battery, tires, and alternator in the 4 years i've owned it.

 

Maybe it lasted so long because i've almost never driven above 100km/h in daily driving, and only twice have i even rammed it...both times at 140km/h in m'sia, trying to overtake logging trucks lol.

 

I guess if u don't stress any engine, it will last pretty long!

 

The one in the pic must be you....

 

Er....you wanna block out your car plate number?