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AieaboyHI · 07-19-2018, 09:12 PM

Finally hit 100 K today in 7 years, 9 months.
Third set of tires.
Original brake pads.
Super tech full synthetic every 10,000 miles.
The ONLY problems I’ve EVER had is the L rear brake lamp has burned out x2. Warped front rotor. Total repair $5 for bulbs and $15 to turn the rotor.

And the kicker, original battery.

Fastest I’ve gone in it was 141 mph.

It’s been fun, looking forward to the next 100k!

oslouie · 07-19-2018, 10:23 PM

I don't think I can keep any vehicle for 15 years. What brand oil filter do you use and did you change it more often than the oil or at the same 10k interval?

AieaboyHI · 07-19-2018, 10:54 PM

I use the 10$ Fram filter from Walmart. Every 10k oil change no sooner or later, same filter for the 10k. At 5k I usually have to add about a 1 1/2 qts of conventional. My son’s gonna be driving here in 2 years. He’ll probably get the Camaro as a hand me down. He really wants it.

DSX_Camaro · 07-19-2018, 11:02 PM

Definitely change that battery. Time is not friendly to them.

AieaboyHI · 07-19-2018, 11:12 PM

I’ve been thinking about that. Doubt the battery has much life left in it. Watch it shit itself tomorrow. Haha.

Camcar · 07-19-2018, 11:15 PM

That's awesome. I've got 78k on mine and glad to hear of no major issues. I use mine for a daily driver and love every minute behind the wheel. I'm hoping to get to 150,000 miles with no major issues.

CamaroFred · 07-20-2018, 06:11 AM

My sister recently turned over 235,900 miles in her 1999 Lumina.
The distance from the Earth to the moon.

DT10 · 07-20-2018, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AieaboyHI

Finally hit 100 K today in 7 years, 9 months.
Third set of tires.
Original brake pads.
Super tech full synthetic every 10,000 miles.
The ONLY problems I’ve EVER had is the L rear brake lamp has burned out x2. Warped front rotor. Total repair $5 for bulbs and $15 to turn the rotor.

And the kicker, original battery.

Fastest I’ve gone in it was 141 mph.

It’s been fun, looking forward to the next 100k!

That’s awesome! Car ownership doesn’t get much better than that. You definitely didn’t get a Monday or Friday car.

Overflow · 07-20-2018, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AieaboyHI

Finally hit 100 K today in 7 years, 9 months.
Third set of tires.
Original brake pads.
Super tech full synthetic every 10,000 miles.
The ONLY problems I’ve EVER had is the L rear brake lamp has burned out x2. Warped front rotor. Total repair $5 for bulbs and $15 to turn the rotor.

And the kicker, original battery.

Fastest I’ve gone in it was 141 mph.

It’s been fun, looking forward to the next 100k!

Awesome OP!

Here's to the next 100,000.

gringo · 07-20-2018, 11:33 AM

Hey, where's that guy who is supposedly some "certified" mechanic that stated these engines (3.6L) are pieces of junk?

Oh, I remember it's "jerTM". Hmm, for such a "bad" engine that sure is pretty darn good miles with no issues.

Maybe these little V6's are actually good engines after all.

redcoats1976 · 07-20-2018, 06:50 PM

i will let you know in another 10 years...

AieaboyHI · 08-09-2018, 06:38 PM

Battery died today.

7 years, 9 months old.

Any suggestions on the replacement?

Black_SS10 · 08-09-2018, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AieaboyHI

Battery died today.

7 years, 9 months old.

Any suggestions on the replacement?

OEM. I just changed my factory battery this year. It still worked, but I didnt want to chance it any longer.

captaincog · 08-09-2018, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gringo

Hey, where's that guy who is supposedly some "certified" mechanic that stated these engines (3.6L) are pieces of junk?

Oh, I remember it's "jerTM". Hmm, for such a "bad" engine that sure is pretty darn good miles with no issues.

Maybe these little V6's are actually good engines after all.

How about wait until about 114k and then watch the V6

...….

07-19-2018, 09:12 PM	#1
AieaboyHI Drives: 2011 IBM 1LT RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 132	100K Finally hit 100 K today in 7 years, 9 months. Third set of tires. Original brake pads. Super tech full synthetic every 10,000 miles. The ONLY problems I’ve EVER had is the L rear brake lamp has burned out x2. Warped front rotor. Total repair $5 for bulbs and $15 to turn the rotor. And the kicker, original battery. Fastest I’ve gone in it was 141 mph. It’s been fun, looking forward to the next 100k! Last edited by AieaboyHI; 07-19-2018 at 09:25 PM.

07-19-2018, 11:02 PM	#4
DSX_Camaro Drives: 2013 SW 2LT/RS LFX/AY6 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,741	Definitely change that battery. Time is not friendly to them. __________________ K&N CAI, 1LE Strut Tower Brace, Elite Engineering Catch Can and Clean Side Separator, Apex Scoop w/ Washer Relocation Kit, CTS Front Calipers and Rotors, JacFab Ported Intake Manifold, JacFab Intake Manifold Spacer, 80mm Overkill Throttle Body, SS Brake Lines, Ideal Garage Master Cylinder, Monster Twin Disc Clutch, NPP Retrofit w/ Magnaflow Resonated X, ARH Catless Downpipes, JRE Built 3.45 Diff, 1LE Axles, 1LE Hubs, Overkill Tuned, BMR Anti Wheel-hop Kit Stage I, ACS TL1 Hood Insert, ZL1 Spoiler

07-20-2018, 06:11 AM	#7
CamaroFred Drives: Miss Con Ception Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,999	My sister recently turned over 235,900 miles in her 1999 Lumina. The distance from the Earth to the moon. __________________ 2011 1SS/RS LS3 CGM

07-19-2018, 10:23 PM	#2
oslouie Drives: 2018 2SS M6 Redline Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: United States Posts: 431	I don't think I can keep any vehicle for 15 years. What brand oil filter do you use and did you change it more often than the oil or at the same 10k interval?

07-19-2018, 10:54 PM	#3
AieaboyHI Drives: 2011 IBM 1LT RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 132	I use the 10$ Fram filter from Walmart. Every 10k oil change no sooner or later, same filter for the 10k. At 5k I usually have to add about a 1 1/2 qts of conventional. My son’s gonna be driving here in 2 years. He’ll probably get the Camaro as a hand me down. He really wants it.

07-19-2018, 11:12 PM	#5
AieaboyHI Drives: 2011 IBM 1LT RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 132	I’ve been thinking about that. Doubt the battery has much life left in it. Watch it shit itself tomorrow. Haha.

07-19-2018, 11:15 PM	#6
Camcar Drives: 2010 RS/SS Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Southeastern Washington Posts: 77	That's awesome. I've got 78k on mine and glad to hear of no major issues. I use mine for a daily driver and love every minute behind the wheel. I'm hoping to get to 150,000 miles with no major issues.

07-20-2018, 11:33 AM	#10
gringo Account Suspended Drives: Camaro V6 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: U.S. Posts: 1,722	Hey, where's that guy who is supposedly some "certified" mechanic that stated these engines (3.6L) are pieces of junk? Oh, I remember it's "jerTM". Hmm, for such a "bad" engine that sure is pretty darn good miles with no issues. Maybe these little V6's are actually good engines after all.

07-20-2018, 06:50 PM	#11
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	i will let you know in another 10 years...

08-09-2018, 06:38 PM	#12
AieaboyHI Drives: 2011 IBM 1LT RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 132	Battery died today. 7 years, 9 months old. Any suggestions on the replacement?