Posted on 11/28/2025
A long-lived engine is not an accident. It is the result of clean fluids, consistent service, and driving habits that avoid heat and knock. Use this practical roadmap to help your engine pass the 200,000-mile mark with smooth starts and steady power. Build a Maintenance Rhythm That Sticks Engines last when small jobs are done on time. Follow the oil interval in the owner’s manual and use the exact specification. Replace air and cabin filters on schedule so airflow stays correct. Fresh coolant, brake fluid, and, when allowed by the manufacturer, transmission and differential service keep temperatures and friction in check. Our technicians see engines fail early when fluids are stretched past time even if miles look low, so watch both timers. Driving Habits That Reduce Stress How you drive matters as much as what you change. Warm up gently. Keep rpm modest for the first few minutes so oil reaches every surface. Avoid short trips when possible ... read more