High Mileage Sonics - the longevity thread
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sarrm
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I've done transmission flush once, replaced rotors 2 times. I believe the first time they went was about 80,000 and they were giving an awful vibration when braking. Replaced recently because my caliper seized and burnt one so those were done to. Replaced cabin air filter once. Purge valve, alternator not long ago as it was making a weird bearing noise, thermostat as it went about 2 years ago. Sway bar links replaced with moogs when I first got the car. Honestly nothing major really. I'm at almost 115,000km now. Running awesome.
oil changes about every 10,000km. Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk
MrsWench
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124,499 Miles 2012 1.8 Hatchback LT
124,499 Miles 2012 1.8 Hatchback LT - stock aside from listed repairs and added sound system
In addition to all the standard maintenance items such as oil change, new battery, tires, etc:
New engine/transmission mount @ 26K
Replace faulty airbag modules @ 30K
Replace front brake caliper brackets
& flush coolant system @ 31K
Replace transmission turbine shaft @ 33K
Replace intake duct & clean throttle body @ 62K
Rear brakes & rotors @ 63K
Replace hub bearings @ 75K
Replace FR CV axle half shaft @ 108K
Transmission fluid flush @ 116K
Replace spark plugs & coil pack @ 118K
Flush coolant system & clean throttle body
and fuel induction @118K
Replace same CV axle half shaft again @ 123K
Brake fluid flush @ 124K
And so much more to come I am sure Still need to fix a few electronic issues and figure out some long enduring noises and quirks.
124,499 Miles 2012 1.8 Hatchback LT - stock aside from listed repairs and added sound system
In addition to all the standard maintenance items such as oil change, new battery, tires, etc:
New engine/transmission mount @ 26K
Replace faulty airbag modules @ 30K
Replace front brake caliper brackets
& flush coolant system @ 31K
Replace transmission turbine shaft @ 33K
Replace intake duct & clean throttle body @ 62K
Rear brakes & rotors @ 63K
Replace hub bearings @ 75K
Replace FR CV axle half shaft @ 108K
Transmission fluid flush @ 116K
Replace spark plugs & coil pack @ 118K
Flush coolant system & clean throttle body
and fuel induction @118K
Replace same CV axle half shaft again @ 123K
Brake fluid flush @ 124K
And so much more to come I am sure
Still need to fix a few electronic issues and figure out some long enduring noises and quirks.
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124,499 Miles 2012 1.8 Hatchback LT - stock aside from listed repairs and added sound system
In addition to all the standard maintenance items such as oil change, new battery, tires, etc:
New engine/transmission mount @ 26K
Replace faulty airbag modules @ 30K
Replace front brake caliper brackets
& flush coolant system @ 31K
Replace transmission turbine shaft @ 33K
Replace intake duct & clean throttle body @ 62K
Rear brakes & rotors @ 63K
Replace hub bearings @ 75K
Replace FR CV axle half shaft @ 108K
Transmission fluid flush @ 116K
Replace spark plugs & coil pack @ 118K
Flush coolant system & clean throttle body
and fuel induction @118K
Replace same CV axle half shaft again @ 123K
Brake fluid flush @ 124K
And so much more to come I am sure
Looks like you've taken good care of it. I would suggest adding a timing belt to that list though :banana:
I think it has a timing Chain ??? Don't let dealer sell you timing belt .....
I might be one of the low mile guys here but there all city Miles 13 RS auto 31k miles I work 4 miles away total round trip per day maybe 12 miles with a Starbucks stop thrown in . Mods CX racing coilovers , Trifecta turbo advantage tune added ZZP dash pod boost and water
Temp gauges resonator delete . This is my second battery dealer replaced 1 under warranty about 3 years ago , I took car regularly to dealer for oil changes the tech was hard on that water port cracked it had a leak there I replaced it myself A/C never worked right from new just took it to AC shop they said it was low on freon and added dye to find a leak later works good now .
Car was hit 3 times since new !!!!! Fixed 3 times at body shops new front bumper , replaced both left / Right door skins ... I don't like how hot it runs they run about 200to 210 all the time hard on all that plastic under the hood I still have my orange PCV check valve .
Temp gauges resonator delete . This is my second battery dealer replaced 1 under warranty about 3 years ago , I took car regularly to dealer for oil changes the tech was hard on that water port cracked it had a leak there I replaced it myself A/C never worked right from new just took it to AC shop they said it was low on freon and added dye to find a leak later works good now .
Car was hit 3 times since new !!!!! Fixed 3 times at body shops new front bumper , replaced both left / Right door skins ... I don't like how hot it runs they run about 200to 210 all the time hard on all that plastic under the hood I still have my orange PCV check valve .
shorebreeze
Member
1.8 is a belt. 1.4 is a chain. This one is a 1.8.
dannyg
Member
Amazing congrats!
LiveSuperMatt
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2013 Sonic LT Hatchback 138,000
Runs ok, on it’s 3rd turbo, 3 head gaskets, Two Cats, many coolant leaks and a PCV Valve work around kit. And I installed an Ultra Gauge so I can see my Boost, Engine Temp, Voltage & I love it.
Runs ok, on it’s 3rd turbo, 3 head gaskets, Two Cats, many coolant leaks and a PCV Valve work around kit. And I installed an Ultra Gauge so I can see my Boost, Engine Temp, Voltage & I love it.
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Ricekila
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Now my question is -- aren't the heads steel ringed or are the head gaskets copper ringed ?
LiveSuperMatt
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My mechanic did the work so I’m not sure. Sorry
