Hey guys i remember reading on this site somewhere where you guys said that the 1.8T turbos die pretty quick i was wondering around how many miles can a 2.8l get up to before it starts to give problems and loose power?

Thanks

 

the 1.8t engine will last a long time, you just need to maintain it well. the same goes for the 2.8l but it can be more neglected with out acting up. so the answer to your question is ummmm...... well it all depends on the way you treat it. 200k no prob, assuming that you will take care of it.

 

oh but how long would the 1.8T TURBO last i doubt itll last 200k

 

The 1.8s are all turbos.

And I think what Sandman is saying is that it isn't the engine itself that goes back, but the fact that people chip the crap outta them, drive hard, and neglect regular maintenance that leads to the earlier failures on the turbos.

They're easier to modify, so stuff goes wrong a lot more often.

Properly maintained, both engines will get you to 200K (I hope).

 

Depends how you treat them.

I am sure either a 2.8 or 1.8 driven properly and maintained properly should hit at least 200k

 

What would you call Maintaining proper maintenance... My brother had a 1.8t that he never beat on let warm up and cool down every time he drove it and had nothing done to it... Turbo went at 100k

 

In 1998, The Guinness Book of World Records honored Irv Gordon's Volvo P1800 as the vehicle with the "the highest certified mileage driven by the original owner in non-commercial service." Today, Gordon is breaking his own world record every time he drives his celebrated car.

"Of the 260 million vehicles on the road in the United States, only a handful have accumulated one million miles, and until now, none have made it to two million," said Dan Werbin, president and chief executive officer for Volvo Cars of North America. "We like to say that there are cars, and then there are Volvos, but there is more involved here than the wisdom of our engineers in developing a car that could last so long and travel so far. Irv's meticulous care of his Volvo over the years has played a significant role.”
Ten Tips To Help Make Your Car Last Two Million Miles – by Irv Gordon


1. Start with a car you like.
"To reach two million miles, you're going to spend more than 40,000 hours driving if you average 50 mph. This means your car is going to be a home away from home. If you don't like your car, you'll never go the distance."
2. Change your oil and filter regularly.
"If there is any one maintenance activity that will extend the life of your car's engine, this is it. Considering the relatively low cost of oil and filters, this is the cheapest insurance policy your car will ever have."
3. Use factory equipment parts.
"Avoid using parts by independent companies - go with factory parts. The people who built your car can afford to experiment more than you can in an effort to select the best part. Factory parts may sometimes be more expensive, but they are definitely compatible with your car. I believe in keeping my Volvo a Volvo."
4. Use one brand of oil.
"Surprises are nice at birthday parties, but you don't want them under your car's hood. Using one brand of oil assures uniform quality and no surprises."
5. Spend a few minutes a week checking under the hood.
"Even the most mechanically challenged car owners can look for low fluid levels or deterioration of belts and hoses. Also look to see that the battery connections are tight and corrosion free. These are the most common sources of trouble on the road."
6. Wash your car regularly.
"Use a mild soap and wash your car by hand. In the winter, hose underneath the vehicle. A clean car gives you an excellent opportunity to look for small nicks and scratches, which may be touched up before rust begins to form."
7. Wax at least twice a year.
"The value of waxing goes well beyond making your car look nicer than your neighbors. It provides protection against oxidation and rust."
8. Develop a good working relationship with your dealer and mechanic.
"Both are your partners over the long run. If they know you're a serious, regular customer, they'll give you the help and advice you need, as you need it."
9. Use gasoline from a high volume station.
"Those old, country-store gas stations that look like relics are just that - relics. Without heavy traffic, the gasoline remains in their storage units for extended periods of time, which causes water contamination in their fuel supply due to condensation."
10. When your car makes a funny noise, listen to it.
"Don't turn up the radio and hope that knocking noise goes away. If your car develops a condition, take it in and have it fixed quickly. The longer you wait, the greater potential for damage."

 

2 million miles now isn't that nice and some are worried at 100k[sm=icon_rofl.gif]

 

Damn

 

2.8 - 135,000 mi. and still runnin strong!