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How bad is it to actually drive the 3.9L Mustang? I don't go everywhere with the pedal to the floor, but with the roads in Kuna like they are, nobody goes the damn speed limit.[8D] And although I don't race on the streets a bunch, I still get on it. How bad is that for the car? I know it cant be good(at least not super-good, haha) but I maintain my vehicle very well. Oil changes every 3,000 miles/3 months; I check the fluids at least once a week, coolant flush/replacement every two months, etc. So how bad is it for my car with how I maintain it?
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ORIGINAL: Clif Brohn
How bad is it to actually drive the 3.9L Mustang? I don't go everywhere with the pedal to the floor, but with the roads in Kuna like they are, nobody goes the damn speed limit.[8D] And although I don't race on the streets a bunch, I still get on it. How bad is that for the car? I know it cant be good(at least not super-good, haha) but I maintain my vehicle very well. Oil changes every 3,000 miles/3 months; I check the fluids at least once a week, coolant flush/replacement every two months, etc. So how bad is it for my car with how I maintain it?
How bad is it to actually drive the 3.9L Mustang? I don't go everywhere with the pedal to the floor, but with the roads in Kuna like they are, nobody goes the damn speed limit.[8D] And although I don't race on the streets a bunch, I still get on it. How bad is that for the car? I know it cant be good(at least not super-good, haha) but I maintain my vehicle very well. Oil changes every 3,000 miles/3 months; I check the fluids at least once a week, coolant flush/replacement every two months, etc. So how bad is it for my car with how I maintain it?
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Oh and you ain't doin no harm to the engine. Drive it like you meant it!
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WELL, for some reason, my car burns coolant like a Chevy burns oil. I honestly don't know what does it, but after about every two or three months the car starts to smell and the coolant levels go down. So flush and refill. I've tried seeing what the problem was, and it has been in a very reputable shop once, but IDK. I'm gonna check the thermostat soon.
And thanks for the other answer. i had kinda figured as much, but you never know.
And thanks for the other answer. i had kinda figured as much, but you never know.
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ORIGINAL: Clif Brohn
WELL, for some reason, my car burns coolant like a Chevy burns oil. I honestly don't know what does it, but after about every two or three months the car starts to smell and the coolant levels go down. So flush and refill. I've tried seeing what the problem was, and it has been in a very reputable shop once, but IDK. I'm gonna check the thermostat soon.
And thanks for the other answer. i had kinda figured as much, but you never know.
WELL, for some reason, my car burns coolant like a Chevy burns oil. I honestly don't know what does it, but after about every two or three months the car starts to smell and the coolant levels go down. So flush and refill. I've tried seeing what the problem was, and it has been in a very reputable shop once, but IDK. I'm gonna check the thermostat soon.
And thanks for the other answer. i had kinda figured as much, but you never know.
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Where did u say you lived? because certain regions have different reactions to cars/engines, cars on the East coast are more likely to rust faster than on the west.
Where did u say you lived? because certain regions have different reactions to cars/engines, cars on the East coast are more likely to rust faster than on the west.
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Could possibly be the weather, and the dirt or w/e, i live in Western Washington, and drove thru Idaho in like 2 hrs so i didnt see much and dont know what its like there, so i could only guess.
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The only way the weather/climate could negativley effect my motor would be the temperstures reached in summer, but it isn't bad yet. ANd yes I am still undre warranty, but I'll waituntil after Sunday. I might go to the track, maybe I can blow the motor and get myself an N/A 4v[8D](I'm kidding)
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The only way the weather/climate could negativley effect my motor would be the temperstures reached in summer, but it isn't bad yet. ANd yes I am still undre warranty, but I'll waituntil after Sunday. I might go to the track, maybe I can blow the motor and get myself an N/A 4v[8D](I'm kidding)
The only way the weather/climate could negativley effect my motor would be the temperstures reached in summer, but it isn't bad yet. ANd yes I am still undre warranty, but I'll waituntil after Sunday. I might go to the track, maybe I can blow the motor and get myself an N/A 4v[8D](I'm kidding)
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RE: Heres a question.
ORIGINAL: xX98StallionXx
Where did u say you lived? because certain regions have different reactions to cars/engines, cars on the East coast are more likely to rust faster than on the west.
Where did u say you lived? because certain regions have different reactions to cars/engines, cars on the East coast are more likely to rust faster than on the west.
ORIGINAL: 03YellowPony
He lives in Idono....formerly known as Idaho...or Ida-post-hoe...[8D]
ORIGINAL: xX98StallionXx
Where did u say you lived? because certain regions have different reactions to cars/engines, cars on the East coast are more likely to rust faster than on the west.
Where did u say you lived? because certain regions have different reactions to cars/engines, cars on the East coast are more likely to rust faster than on the west.