2006 Mustang GT 177,777 Mile Report
10-23-2010, 03:39 PM
#1
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Georgia
Posts: 595
2006 Mustang GT 177,777 Mile Report
Actually 177,519 but I like the sound of the 177,777 and it will hit that this week anyway. Below are actual updates between 165,000 and 177,000; below dotted line is previous 165k update. Still no issues with the car except routine maintenance.
Since 165K
>>> 3 synthetic oil changes
>>> Coolant flush / fill
>>> A/C check - all good
>>> Had a knock when turning left - motor mount was loose; replaced (1) upper strut mount and (2) front lca unnecessarily. Pascal saved me before replacing more parts.
Still on OE clutch and starter - so, sorry to report, no dramatic 177,777 update to report. This car is so reliable it's boring, but that works.
-----------------------------------165 k old update--------------------------------------------------
Many of you have seen the past posts documenting this vehicle from about the 100,000 mile mark. For the newcomers, it is a 2006 GT delivered new to me in Sept 2005. It has many mods (see sig) but no F.I. This is the best, most reliable car I've ever owned and I usually don't keep a car passed 60K. Car hasn't seen the dealer in about 2 years. Below is the recap with some updated routine maintenance.......How long will she go and is there another S197 out there of any year with more miles?
Ford Service
>>> Fuel Pump - had replaced as a preventative measure due to TSB
>>> Rear end whine - repaired early under warranty - bad clutch pack
>>> Coolant flush/fill
>>> Airbag recall - haven't had done
Maintenance By Me
>>> Approx 33 synthetic oil changes since 2k
>>> Multiple fuel filters
>>> Serpentine belt Twice as preventative measure
>>> Clean air filter
>>> Cabin filter
>>> RP fluid in trans (once) and rear diff
>>> Hawk Brakes/slotted rotors at about 125K?
>>> 4 sets of tires + oe
>>> Optima yellow top battery
>>> Spark plugs at 105k - tsb to the letter - no breakage
>>> Alternator at 155,000
>>> Added about 6 oz of radiator fluid the other day
>>> Couple tail light bulbs
Has not been done
>>> Starter
>>> Anything AC
>>> Clutch
Observations
>>> Steering rack still tight like new
>>> Runs perfectly (and strong)
>>> No smoke
>>> Uses about 1/4 quart oil after 5,000 miles
>>> EVERYTHING on the car still works
Clutch is still stock and tight. Burns virtually no oil between changes if any.
Since 165K
>>> 3 synthetic oil changes
>>> Coolant flush / fill
>>> A/C check - all good
>>> Had a knock when turning left - motor mount was loose; replaced (1) upper strut mount and (2) front lca unnecessarily. Pascal saved me before replacing more parts.
Still on OE clutch and starter - so, sorry to report, no dramatic 177,777 update to report. This car is so reliable it's boring, but that works.
-----------------------------------165 k old update--------------------------------------------------
Many of you have seen the past posts documenting this vehicle from about the 100,000 mile mark. For the newcomers, it is a 2006 GT delivered new to me in Sept 2005. It has many mods (see sig) but no F.I. This is the best, most reliable car I've ever owned and I usually don't keep a car passed 60K. Car hasn't seen the dealer in about 2 years. Below is the recap with some updated routine maintenance.......How long will she go and is there another S197 out there of any year with more miles?
Ford Service
>>> Fuel Pump - had replaced as a preventative measure due to TSB
>>> Rear end whine - repaired early under warranty - bad clutch pack
>>> Coolant flush/fill
>>> Airbag recall - haven't had done
Maintenance By Me
>>> Approx 33 synthetic oil changes since 2k
>>> Multiple fuel filters
>>> Serpentine belt Twice as preventative measure
>>> Clean air filter
>>> Cabin filter
>>> RP fluid in trans (once) and rear diff
>>> Hawk Brakes/slotted rotors at about 125K?
>>> 4 sets of tires + oe
>>> Optima yellow top battery
>>> Spark plugs at 105k - tsb to the letter - no breakage
>>> Alternator at 155,000
>>> Added about 6 oz of radiator fluid the other day
>>> Couple tail light bulbs
Has not been done
>>> Starter
>>> Anything AC
>>> Clutch
Observations
>>> Steering rack still tight like new
>>> Runs perfectly (and strong)
>>> No smoke
>>> Uses about 1/4 quart oil after 5,000 miles
>>> EVERYTHING on the car still works
Clutch is still stock and tight. Burns virtually no oil between changes if any.
10-23-2010, 04:45 PM
#4
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: maryland
Posts: 72
thats good to hear... i thought i had a lot of miles on my 05 gt at 73,000 i guessed wrong good to know that i have atleast another 100,000 to go... i guess thats what happens when you take care of stuff i just recently sold my 94 s10 with 306,000 miles on it with the original motor and its still going
10-23-2010, 04:53 PM
#6
what type of synthetic oil do you use. the shop i work at uses Total, we get it delivered by the 55 gal. drum, so i could use it for free but i just use castrol instead...not sure if i want to do the synthetic change.
i have 85,000 miles on my v6 and so far i replaced the Thermostat housing (it split because its made of plastic.) and my alternator at 70,000
i have 85,000 miles on my v6 and so far i replaced the Thermostat housing (it split because its made of plastic.) and my alternator at 70,000
10-23-2010, 06:52 PM
#8
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Lewisetta, Virginia
Posts: 788
Looks like this is the last car you'll ever need to buy!!!! I'm going to catch you. I bought my Mustang October 15, 2007 and have 85,000 miles on it. Nah, I'm not going to catch you but, am racking up mileage on it. Glad you are running trouble free. Glad I am too.
