Do engines lose power over time?
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Do engines lose power over time?
Just wondering.. do engines lose horses over time? Like my 05 IP coupe g35... how many horses has it lost? lol 82k miles with K&N intake.
Off topic: In a straight line drag race, hypothetically speaking.. A lancer evo would beat a g35 due to AWD factor and power to weight ratio?
EDIT: I got my answer on the evo. But still want one for the main topic
Off topic: In a straight line drag race, hypothetically speaking.. A lancer evo would beat a g35 due to AWD factor and power to weight ratio?
EDIT: I got my answer on the evo. But still want one for the main topic
Last edited by Plam; Jun 11, 2012 at 12:53 AM.
Yes, engines will lose power over time as they accumulate sludge, carbon buildup, and general wear and tear on the moving parts.
However, a properly maintained motor will see a lot less power loss as the miles rack up. If you keep fluids topped off and changed at regular intervals, and keep the motor tuned up, a car will last pretty much as long as you want it to.
My 5AT G coupe with 230k on the clock has been cared for by both myself and the PO. I can still give a Mustang GT a run for its money in the 1/4 mile.
However, a properly maintained motor will see a lot less power loss as the miles rack up. If you keep fluids topped off and changed at regular intervals, and keep the motor tuned up, a car will last pretty much as long as you want it to.
My 5AT G coupe with 230k on the clock has been cared for by both myself and the PO. I can still give a Mustang GT a run for its money in the 1/4 mile.
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Yes, engines will lose power over time as they accumulate sludge, carbon buildup, and general wear and tear on the moving parts.
However, a properly maintained motor will see a lot less power loss as the miles rack up. If you keep fluids topped off and changed at regular intervals, and keep the motor tuned up, a car will last pretty much as long as you want it to.
My 5AT G coupe with 230k on the clock has been cared for by both myself and the PO. I can still give a Mustang GT a run for its money in the 1/4 mile.
However, a properly maintained motor will see a lot less power loss as the miles rack up. If you keep fluids topped off and changed at regular intervals, and keep the motor tuned up, a car will last pretty much as long as you want it to.
My 5AT G coupe with 230k on the clock has been cared for by both myself and the PO. I can still give a Mustang GT a run for its money in the 1/4 mile.
Yes, engines will lose power over time as they accumulate sludge, carbon buildup, and general wear and tear on the moving parts.
However, a properly maintained motor will see a lot less power loss as the miles rack up. If you keep fluids topped off and changed at regular intervals, and keep the motor tuned up, a car will last pretty much as long as you want it to.
My 5AT G coupe with 230k on the clock has been cared for by both myself and the PO. I can still give a Mustang GT a run for its money in the 1/4 mile.
However, a properly maintained motor will see a lot less power loss as the miles rack up. If you keep fluids topped off and changed at regular intervals, and keep the motor tuned up, a car will last pretty much as long as you want it to.
My 5AT G coupe with 230k on the clock has been cared for by both myself and the PO. I can still give a Mustang GT a run for its money in the 1/4 mile.
An engine that has been maintained and cared for will last a very very long time.
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Engine rebuild? Lol. Pricey but itll clean everything out and while your in there you could build everything up
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LOL... There are no quick-fix ways to restore power to a tired motor. The way to restore power is to rebuild the motor and either sleeve the block or do a slight overbore with new pistons and rings and make sure everything with the valve-train is in spec with no compression leaks.
Rebuild or swap in a motor with lower miles.
You can get a few ponies back by putting in new spark plugs, SeaFoaming the motor, etc. But it's not going to be anything to write home about.
You can get a few ponies back by putting in new spark plugs, SeaFoaming the motor, etc. But it's not going to be anything to write home about.
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