Got my car back today with a New Engine
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I like the car, but just dont have the confidence in its reliability.
I drive quite a bit for my job, so reiability is a big issue for me,
i just dont have that comfort of reliability
I drive quite a bit for my job, so reiability is a big issue for me,
i just dont have that comfort of reliability
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how often do you red line the engine? I suggest once a day. being auto driving at low rpm makes things worse.
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I would!
With this economy I;m sure anyone with decent credit could get great financing
OP- keep the car until it lets you down again and your forced to go down other avenues
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Just got a new engine burnt oil smell in cab. Normal??
I just got a new engine put in yesterday, now there's a burnt oil smell in the cabin. Is this normal??
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Maybe during the install there were some fluids leaked that heated up and that's what you are smelling I don't know. If there's nothing leaking under the car and the smell continues you might want to get it checked out. Where did you have the work done? I understand your reliability concerns but with that new engine that has to give it some points back in the reliability column but if you want to start a new payment plan that's your call. You have to run these rotary engines hard, if you drive it like grandma then it's going to break down.
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I average about 125-150 miles a day driving,
I guess i should redline it a few times a day/week?
I guess the dillema for me is to Drive it hard and watch the gas tank go down as the RPM's go up LOL
I guess i should redline it a few times a day/week?
I guess the dillema for me is to Drive it hard and watch the gas tank go down as the RPM's go up LOL
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if you drive constantly at low rpm, the carbon build up doesnt have a chance to be blown out. as it gets thicker and thicker, your seals will start to leak. also if a big chunk comes off and get stuck between the seals and the housing, it could scratch the finish causing leaks.
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