How many miles on your V6?

I'm mostly interested in the 3800s but all are welcome to post. I just want to see where everyone else is. If you've had or haven't had problems happen with your drivetrain, that would be good info too.

MY: 1998
Engine: 3.8L
Milage: 80k
Transmission: Manual

So far... no drivetrain related problems.

1996 3.8 150k

No problems.

:)

MY: 1997
Engine: 3.8L
Milage: 120k KMS
Transmission: Manual

no real problems (other than fuel economy isnt what it used ot be, but i'm selling it soon, so i dont care)

Its not a 3.8 but here goes:

My: 1994
Engine: 3.4L
Milage: 206,000+ miles
Transmission: Manual

Rear end was f'ed up when I got it but paid 250 for one and then my clutch finally gave out at 180,002 miles lol. I think my 1/2 syncro is about done also now. I got the car at 131,xxx miles and have preceeded to beat the sh*t out of it every day for 5 years :D

My 3.8 has around 90,000 now and has no drivetrain problems.

1997 Camaro RS 'vert

Miles: 95,900
Engine: 3.8L V6
Tranny: Automatic

Have not had any major problems. Just bought the car 2 weeks ago and only put 400 miles on it (200 were just driving it home). The owner told me that the car was well taken care of. No major accidents, oil changed every 3k miles, tires rotated every 6k. Before I bought the car it was given a complete tune up, engine flushed and fluids replaced, oil pan re-sealed and a new gasket put on so there is no oil leaks.

I did however notice a rattling coming from the rear of the car. I haven't looked into it yet, but I do see it being much of a problem as of yet because the car just passes Pennsylvania State inspection. Here is a picture of my car.


http://tinypic.com/orqgbc


I took off the front ground effect because it was so badly damaged. I'm getting a new one put on this weekend. After I get the ground effect on, I'm going to give her a bath and then load up my camera with pictures of my new baby!

1995 Camaro
Engine: 3.4l
Trans: Auto
Miles: 180,000+

No problems, and the car drives better now than it did when I bought it.
Looks better too! :D

1996 3.8 - 75,200 miles.
No serious problems ever.

1999 Camaro
Engine: 3.8L
Trans: Manual
Miles: 70k
No serious problems, just idles funny :wink: :wink:

Its not a 3.8 but here goes:

My: 1994
Engine: 3.4L
Milage: 206,000+ miles
Transmission: Manual

Impressive miles :thumb:

Impressive miles :thumb:

and still runs like a raped ape lol! :metal:

1996 3.8 A4 - 99K miles

Purchased the car at 94K miles (most others I looked at were at about 150K... hard to find them with less around here).

I plan on keeping it until 200K, as these cars seem to hold up pretty well.

No leaks or rattles. Very quiet, good ride and the steering is tight. Other than changing the oil, transmission fluid etc. it has needed nothing. :)

94-3.4 109k+ and no problemo..

95 3.4 v6 - 186,000
heating/cooling problems

I bought my '95 3.4 with 109,000 on the clock. Previous owner had beat it kinda bad, but I knew that and got it cheap. Still looked good, and I knew it would last if I treated it better. Tranny (A4) gave out @ 115,000. Right before I sold it with 136,000 miles, it was starting to eat spark plugs. Not sure why, found the Z before I got around to fixing it.

95 3.4L V6
52,000 miles
Automatic

95 3.4L Firebird A4

162,500 miles(260,000kms)

No major problems (knock on wood)

94 3.4L v6
183000 miles
runs great, exept oil leak on rear intake gasket, and rapid tire wear on the rear tires??

hmm, so with a few exceptions, it sounds like our cars are holding up OK. :cool:

94 3.4L v6
183000 miles
runs great, exept oil leak on rear intake gasket, and rapid tire wear on the rear tires??
might want to try wearing some lighter shoes. :eek: :D

95 3.4L
112k
rear end starting to go...but engine is good.

1994 3.4L (the oddball engine):2nd owner between 89,000 to 118,000+ when I sold it:(

Rebuilt reverse gear and new clutch. VERY reliable car

95 3.4L V6
52,000 miles
Automatic


:mad: Dang! Someone with lower miles then me!:mad:

J/k;)

1998 3800 V6

55,000 miles

Automatic
:cool:

I think I'm "stuck with it" because it's still showroom condition but worth nothing, it would be a loss to try to sell it:shrug:

~Chris

1995 3800 V6
93,545 miles

3.8 1998 blackmaro
69,000 miles

leaking oil, spark plugs need to be change, brakes, and est.

The car not going to worth nothing so, I'm going keep it and rebuild it one day. After I got my 5th gen Z.:cool:

3.8 1998 blackmaro
69,000 miles

leaking oil, spark plugs need to be change, brakes, and est.



Where is it leaking oil from and how much?

I've burned oil on ocasion in the past, but very little, maybe 1/4 -1/2 a quart over 3,000 miles, but not lately.

Where is it leaking oil from and how much?

I've burned oil on ocasion in the past, but very little, maybe 1/4 -1/2 a quart over 3,000 miles, but not lately.


Somewhere near the engine oil drain plug closes to the exhaust system.

27,XXX
:D

(02 camaro)

Somewhere near the engine oil drain plug closes to the exhaust system.
that's pretty common. I'm pretty sure that leak is from the rear main seal.

160k runs better than when i bought it but gettin kinda rough...92 rs 3.1

that's pretty common. I'm pretty sure that leak is from the rear main seal.

:confused: :bs: Hopefully GM want make this mistaken on the 5th gen. What should I do to fix it.:mad:

1993 3.4 liter, 202,750 miles on completely unrebuilt engine and m5 transmission. Hell, I think the rear end is even original in this thing. Just a small rear main seal leak, but runs really well. I love my car.

:confused: :bs: Hopefully GM want make this mistaken on the 5th gen. What should I do to fix it.:mad:
put more oil in it. unless you want to do a rebuild. mine isn't so much a leak as a trickle. the oil pan gets greasy, but I never notice the level drop at the dip stick.

If you guys ever have phantom oil leaks, check O-rings in near the dummy distributor.

1994 3.4L A4
143,000 miles

Have thus far had to replace: driveshaft, injectors, 2 alternators, head gasket (+ resurface heads), water pump, fuel lines, fuel pump, and a few other things i can't think of at the moment

Needs: oil pan (has gone porous and has a slow leak), find/fix phantom tranny fluid leak, shocks, exhaust...

All told she's cost a lot to repair and keep running (between 5 and 6k), but i swear she gets stronger the more she ages. I can't bear to sell her and pick up a new one!

If you guys ever have phantom oil leaks, check O-rings in near the dummy distributor.
haha, that happened with my mom's 3.1 Buick Regal. how dumb is this anyway, right?

on a side note 3800s (at least Series 2 or 3) don't have this abomanation.

just under 57k in my 2k...

sold my '94 3.4L with 130k on it, heard it has like 165k now.
Sold my '85 2.8L with a blown motor at 120k(over revved the motor)

01 3.8 41500 no problems, but i guess i shouldnt have any being i have the lowest miles so far...

2002 3800 V6
26K miles (only 19950 when I bought it last summer)
No problems at all

'98 3.8
97k miles
A4

bought the car this winter and fixing third cylinder intake valve this week. don't ask me how...

'95 3.4 with 160,000

No major problems other than pulleys and alternator

1998 3.8 Auto
126,000 and still did one hell of a burn out the day before I sold it :lol:

The only problem I've ever had was LEAKING T-Tops!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1998 3.8 Auto
126,000 and still did one hell of a burn out the day before I sold it :lol:

The only problem I've ever had was LEAKING T-Tops!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


99% of t-top leaks can be fixed for $2 and 5 min of work.

2002 65k miles

bought with 63k

98 3.8 v6
177,206 miles
Automatic

No modification yet. (Don't know where to start that's why I joined)
had the car since 51,000 miles. Transmission went out at 52,000 miles.
No major problems since then. Rattles a little underneath, not sure where from.

99V6 M5
162,xxx miles

Changed rr main seal, fuel pump, ignition coil(warranty), pinion seal, Cat.

Non drivetrain:
Window motors(warranty)
trunk leak(warranty)

Maintenance/other:
PCV, fuel filter, diff fluid, plugs, wires, tires, rotors, pads, radio bulbs.

Car looks like clean and shiney. Basically in great shape, but probably worth around 6k. Alternator is starting to whine, I can see the voltmeter move when I use the headlamps and it will start some whining. About to change plugs again.

my car:

97 3.8
97k
M5
Still runs awesome. No problems at all

my dad bought a 94 3.4L at an auction, it had like 280k and still ran just fine. It could have been rebuilt or something though, i have no idea.

1996 camaro M5
168,000 miles, first car, i loved it. (parents buy your child a slow performance car before a V8) It was still within the factory compression specs and the only thing i had to replace was the water pump and a clutch. I was 16-19 owning that car... needless to say I PUNISHED IT FOR BEING SLOW! but it loved my abuse and i kept giving it! It was a very fun car to learn on. sold it at 168,000 to some dude without a green card or citizenship for $1500. i'd like to see how it holds up under his ownership.

1996 Camaro RS
78,916
NO Problems Yet Knock on wood
got my first SES light this week

1996 Camaro RS
78,916
NO Problems Yet Knock on wood
got my first SES light this week

1995 3.4
85k

lots of problems when i bought it...broken water pump, broken windshield fluid pump, missing intake manifold gasket, replaced all 4 tires, leaking power steering pump, transmission fluid leak, needed new lower control arm bushing, bad EGR valve

however, it feels good to take a ****ed up car like this one and make it run nicely

my sis has my old V6 car now, 96 V6 5spd...150k+ miles on it. Still on the stock clutch! (its had a new alternator, throwout bearing, and waterpump)

My: 1998
Engine: 3.8L
Milage: 134k
Transmission: A4

no real problems
like ianwells, fuel economy isnt what it used to be

2001 3,8L A4 with 28k on the clock (45000km)

runns very good with no problems! First owner has blown an A/C compressor, I dont know why.... No oil leaks.... perfect idle.... looks like new:bow:

knocks on wood:cool:

Thomas

If you guys ever have phantom oil leaks, check O-rings in near the dummy distributor.
http://www.camarov6.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=008332

http://www.camarov6.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=015541

I am preparing to replace the same O-ring that this guy had to replace. I will be doing it this summer. This will be the biggest job I've ever done on my car so I am a little nervous, lol.

Anyhow, I have a 95 3.4 A4 with 116,000 and it still runs fine (minus that annoying oil leak).

My: 1998 camaro
Engine: 3.8
Mileage: 118k
Transmission: M5

Lets see where to begin on the problems. They all just started within the past 3k miles. At 115k the transmission locked up, had that replaced. At 117k the starter went out. Now at 118k there is a rod knocking and loss of oil pressure. Currently looking for a used 3.8.

I don't think any of these problems would of happenend besides the starter if i was treating it right. Acted stupid in the car and it is finally starting to catch up. But i can pick up a used 3.8 at junk yards around here for about $300-$500 with 50-65k miles on them.

http://www.camarov6.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=008332

http://www.camarov6.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=015541

I am preparing to replace the same O-ring that this guy had to replace. I will be doing it this summer. This will be the biggest job I've ever done on my car so I am a little nervous, lol.

Anyhow, I have a 95 3.4 A4 with 116,000 and it still runs fine (minus that annoying oil leak).

I just did that one myself a couple of months ago. It really isn't that bad. It's called the Oil Pump Driveshaft Gasket. Don't think it was even 2 bucks at the dealer.
I've only been working on cars for a few months now, and it didn't take me 2 hours even.
Just take your time and do it right the first time. :)

Update on the mileage... 185,000

88,000 miles.

Have been having a few problems of late - broken strut mount, needed new struts, new brakes, new starter, new water pump and the latest has been the misfire mess. So... she's been put out to pasture and passed along to the 16 year old who will be driving alot less than I do. Anyone know how to put training wheels on her?

This is a great resource for info! Since he is going to have to learn to fix and maintain it, I'm sure we will be on here quite a bit. His first job is to replace the plugs and wires (his dad, his friend, and his friend's dad have all offered to help) since he doesn't have the $600 the shop wants to fix it. Wish them all luck! I printed out the great misfire mystery for them so at least they'll have a heads up.

As for me, I have moved on to one of those foreign cars we won't mention, but it's cute, small, gets great gas mileage, and with all the driving I do makes more sense. I'm sure I will be borrowing back "my baby" on weekends when I have the chance! :)

1996 3.8 Camaro
Manual tranny
120,000 miles

I bought this with 110,000 on it. The guy before me replaced a water pump recenty and the clutch at 92,000 miles. He beat it I can tell... He had 4 1 or 2 year old tires with a lot of tread still showing except for one of the rear tires... very bald. I have replaced the fuel injectors (SES light) and oil sender. No major problems It burns like 1 quart evry 5000 miles but I dont consider that major since I do an oil change before I have to replace the quart.

1985 2.8 Firebird
Manual tranny
151,000 miles

No major problems at all with this engine, clutch at 130,000 miles. New tranny at 151,000. I beat on this one. I pulled the motor at 151,000 to put a V-8 (good time to since tranny went out) into it and it ran till 187,000 till someone hit me from behind and totaled it. When I pulled the motor I examined it and have virtually no wear. Mobil 1 its whole life changed every 5000 miles

1989 2.8 Firebird
Auto tranny
137,000 miles

No problems what so ever. Sold it at this milage to move to California. Its body was rotting from all the salt on the roads... Hole in rear wheel well and by left drivers foot in floor board. Only ever replaced a pick up coil, starter and altanator, so far as I know its still running.

My 1994 camaro automatic has a little over 133,000 miles.The only problem is the egr valve.

98 rally red A4

well i bought the car with 69,000 miles on it from a dealership. Had a 60 day warranty on the car and about on the 54th day i spun a crank bearing and scored the **** out of my motor making it knock like it was gonna blow up. Dealership took it back and had all brand new internals and everything done to the motor...have 87,000 miles on it right now and nothing else went wrong besides a bad starter

i got 124k on my car runs great its a 95 a4 working on doing a swap this summer. only replace altinator on it every this else is original

here some pics of it http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2297498

109,000 and a rebuilt motor at 107,000. yep, supposely you dont get 200,000 miles out of your engine if you use Mobil 1.

i use every day engine oil mostly castrol gtx but doesnt have to be i use quakerstate a few times. motor runs great no wierd noises runs strong

1996 A4 camaro
current = 171,xxx
purchased= 151,xxx
owned car 5 years and it runs good

problems I have had with it are as follows

1: alternator
2: waterpump
3: warping front rotors (on the 4th set now)
4: cat cover rattle
5: o2 sensors
6: shocks and struts
7: leaking oil (valve covers I thnink)
8: coil packs X2
9: had a wire rub through and short out on the firewall (the only thing I have not fixed my self)
10: and the biggest problem I have had and still have cause I have not done anything about it yet... the known and infamous 4l60e tranny slip. this has been going on for about 4 years now, but the car even with this problem is still trucking down the road. one of these days I am going to have to replace the trans but not yet.

yep, supposely you dont get 200,000 miles out of your engine if you use Mobil 1.
WHAT???? where did you hear that?

Year/Model: 2000 Camaro
Engine: 3.8L
Milage: 114k
Transmission: Manual

1 drivers' side header (http://jason.wtfba.org/pics/Broken_Header/), 1 broken clutch (http://jason.wtfba.org/pics/Blown_Clutch/), and 2 exploded transmissions. :D

1998 Chevrolet Camaro A4 97000 miles. No problems.

96 3.8 with 90,000
replaced the waterpump, thats about it.

57k

38k 3.8l A4 2002 camaro
replaced waterpump, coils, plugs, wires, dexcool, intake gaskets, brake pads
nothing special

98 3.8L M5 - 188k+
no major problems.

99 3.8L M5
Mileage: 143K
So far, so good!!!!

172K...... previous owner had it up to about 135K with lots of problems from being flogged at the strip and autocross. Once I swapped the T-5, no problems for the last 35K miles.

Yes it's an old thread, I just found it while looking for some information. Update on my3.4.......246,370 miles on original engine. Replaced the water pump a while back, but that's about as far as I've been into the engine. Car still will spin second gear. This engine is bullet proof lol