Info on engine life please

  1. Newbie Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 15 Saxo 52 Plate 1.1 Desire Silver
    #1
    Recently got a Y reg furio, only thing is it has 106k on the clock,
    What dya reckon the engine life will be, mileage left if its looked after
    Or would it be suitable to get another lower mileage engine fitted,?

    Main reason asking for this is because I regurlarly need my car and would like to know how much is left in it

    Thanks in advance
  2. Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2010 Wallasey Posts: 437 Twincharged MK5 Golf Mk1 VTR 106 Blueturd
    #2
    How long is a piece of string?

    Id say you prolly going to get 150k+ maybe a bit less, but it all depends on when it feels like giving up ;D Maybe get it refurbed and get a few more miles outta it. Change the oil regularly and stuff like that, reduces wear on the engine.
  3. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2006 Maidstone Posts: 8210 Golf TDI
    #3
    To be honest, there is absolutely no way to tell

    It could last another 100k or the engine could die after only 1k more
    An engine with full service history and previous owners who have looked after it (not ragged it, let it warm up before setting off etc) should last longer

    Mine has been treated like shit by its previous owner but was looked after by owners before that, its on 100k and still going strong. I service it regularly and it passed an MOT with minimal issues so its down to pot luck

    You could have an engine that has been looked after well and it still dies at 107k, it happens.

    Probably not the answer you were looking for unfortunately
  4. Newbie Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 15 Saxo 52 Plate 1.1 Desire Silver
    #4
    Well It has full service history new clutch n sump etc, and my mate hu I got it from was mainly motorway mileage, I'll just look after it best I can, might quote a refute on the engine or get my mate to do it.
    Thanks alot guys, this is why I love sax-p
  5. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Basildon And Corringham, Essex Posts: 5179 MK1 Focus RS, Discovery TD5, Renault Trafic 2.0
    #5
    Lol yeh, just look after it you'll be fine. If you look after it, replace parts as they get worn and don't ignore them. An Engine can last many more thousands of miles
  6. Established Member Joined: May 2010 leicester Posts: 1446 Clio 182 Inferno
    #6
    My vtr has 137k on the clock, runs perfect, no rattle's or knocks, im sure it cant be the same engine, pulls strong still aswell lol, not seen another vtr with the same high mileage before but they must be out there
  7. Frequent Poster Joined: May 2009 carmarthen Posts: 684 citroen saxo vtr phase 2
    #7
    my west coast saxo i used to own got to 144,000 thousand with the same engine ! just routine services a bit more often .... also warming up before setting off .... also dont rev once you first start the car just let it run it got to 144,000 then i sold it not sure if its still goin
  8. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Basildon And Corringham, Essex Posts: 5179 MK1 Focus RS, Discovery TD5, Renault Trafic 2.0
    #8
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by rollerdan View Post
    my west coast saxo i used to own got to 144,000 thousand with the same engine ! just routine services a bit more often .... also warming up before setting off .... also dont rev once you first start the car just let it run it got to 144,000 then i sold it not sure if its still goin
    You should always let it warm up slightly before revving, or driving.
    Especially in cold weather

    And oil changes are a must. I do mine twice a year, more than is needed but there's no harm in clean oil
  9. Newbie Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 15 Saxo 52 Plate 1.1 Desire Silver
    #9
    Nice 1 guys, made me stop worrying
    I'll look after it the best I can then
    Thanks
  10. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2005 MaDchester Posts: 8432 Vts
    #10
    you lot are all cruel,

    the truth is its probably gonna blow up soon and the piston is gonna hit you in the head and kill you!
  11. Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2010 Edinburgh Posts: 448 Black Vtr
    #11
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Mike_OCZ View Post
    How long is a piece of string? .
    Twice the length from middle to end.
  12. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2009 Uckfield, East Sussex Posts: 3362 Citroen saxo 1.4 furio
    #12
    That's the formula not the answer
  13. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2009 Colchester/Coventry Posts: 2809 92 Mx5
    #13
    Mine on 129k and still going strong. Does have fsh up to 125k though.
  14. Established Member Joined: Sep 2010 loughborough Posts: 2229 1988 ford fiesta mk2 1.4- 2001 black saxo furio (d
    #14
    mines at 131k with fsh and its not been owned by a young driver except last owner who was a young girl and didn't have it for long.

    it stars, stops and goes as it should pulls like a train no knocks rattles or somke damn it doesn't even have a slight tap from the tappets unlike my m8;s who is around the 107k mark and has no service history with the car.

    no matter what car it is i always service it every 6 months regardless of milage ( its always lower than recomended for the service interval )
  15. Newbie Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 15 Saxo 52 Plate 1.1 Desire Silver
    #15
    Yeah mine has full service history but previous owner had it for 6k of the miles but I know he let it rip now and again, but I'll just treat it well, at end of the day I don't mind fitting a new engine lump if it dies, I'd just like to have the money there waiting since I need my car lol
  16. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #16
    Agree with all the above about regular oil changes etc have a look at the service & see when the cambelt was last changed as well.

    Steve.
  17. Newbie Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 15 Saxo 52 Plate 1.1 Desire Silver
    #17
    Yeah I will do, looks pretty new I'll dig out the service receipts