EP3 hitting 1,000,000 miles?
11-20-2012, 01:46 PM
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Re: EP3 hitting 1,000,000 miles?
115k here. Only non-scheduled maintenance was replacing the cat. heat shield clamp.
Burns no oil, original clutch & shocks etc...
No doubt it'll hit 300k miles with no major issues.
It's not crown vic durable, but hopefully close
Burns no oil, original clutch & shocks etc...
No doubt it'll hit 300k miles with no major issues.
It's not crown vic durable, but hopefully close
11-20-2012, 02:37 PM
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Re: EP3 hitting 1,000,000 miles?
There's a Lincoln town car that I see at work with 850k on it. Without an odometer, it would be almost impossible to tell that it had more than 100k on it.
11-21-2012, 12:54 PM
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Re: EP3 hitting 1,000,000 miles?
Original owner of a 02 EP checking in.
228,xxx (on AEM EMS since 89,000)
Had to replace exhaust cam due to damage on #4 lobe around 160,000 miles.
Entire exhaust system has been replaced.
Shocks, springs, wheels, tires.
Still gets me to work & back every day.
228,xxx (on AEM EMS since 89,000)
Had to replace exhaust cam due to damage on #4 lobe around 160,000 miles.
Entire exhaust system has been replaced.
Shocks, springs, wheels, tires.
Still gets me to work & back every day.
11-23-2012, 03:00 AM
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Re: EP3 hitting 1,000,000 miles?
very interesting thread. I've had my ep3 for < than a year, it's an 03 i got with < 100k on the clock. Since then i've been driving it alot and even made a track day. No mods just good tires and hawk brake pads. I see alot of positive posts about high miles yet i know there is a cam problem "galling" i think. the was one metion of replacing a cam, but over all this doesn't seem as big of a problem as i origionaly thought. comments?
11-24-2012, 08:24 AM
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Re: EP3 hitting 1,000,000 miles?
From what I've read the cam pitting/galling was an mainly an issue with the 2002-2003's due to very poor metallurgy.
Lots of anecdotes & theories out there:
https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-accord-crosstour-2003-2012-118/exhaust-cam-lobes-galling-pitting-2857883/
http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=619981
etc...
Lots of anecdotes & theories out there:
https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-accord-crosstour-2003-2012-118/exhaust-cam-lobes-galling-pitting-2857883/
http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=619981
etc...
11-24-2012, 12:40 PM
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I just sold my Ep3 at 95000. I am sad indeed. But my recently acquired Type S has thoroughly dried my tears. Now the only thing I miss about her is her headroom and predictable rear-end break away in the corners.
11-27-2012, 06:01 AM
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Re: EP3 hitting 1,000,000 miles?
My 2002 EP3 holding strong at 221,800 original engine k20A3. Just some bolt on suspension upgrades and regular oil changes with full syn.
Only thing that spooks me is the chance for a sudden head-gasket failure
I think they can make it no prob if the proper care is taken.
Only thing that spooks me is the chance for a sudden head-gasket failure
I think they can make it no prob if the proper care is taken.
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11-30-2012, 07:04 PM
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Re: EP3 hitting 1,000,000 miles?
2002 EP3
211,xxx miles
Got car back in summer of 2005 at 24,xxx miles at Wilde Toyota. Someone traded it in and was a Lease car.
Basically shocks/struts, brakes, rotors, oil changes,tranny fluid, spark plugs, wheel bearings, tie rod ends, front lower control arms and valve adjustments. Still running on stock clutch/flywheel and engine.
211,xxx miles
Got car back in summer of 2005 at 24,xxx miles at Wilde Toyota. Someone traded it in and was a Lease car.
Basically shocks/struts, brakes, rotors, oil changes,tranny fluid, spark plugs, wheel bearings, tie rod ends, front lower control arms and valve adjustments. Still running on stock clutch/flywheel and engine.
12-16-2012, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by little-mini-van
2002 EP3
211,xxx miles
Got car back in summer of 2005 at 24,xxx miles at Wilde Toyota. Someone traded it in and was a Lease car.
Basically shocks/struts, brakes, rotors, oil changes,tranny fluid, spark plugs, wheel bearings, tie rod ends, front lower control arms and valve adjustments. Still running on stock clutch/flywheel and engine.
211,xxx miles
Got car back in summer of 2005 at 24,xxx miles at Wilde Toyota. Someone traded it in and was a Lease car.
Basically shocks/struts, brakes, rotors, oil changes,tranny fluid, spark plugs, wheel bearings, tie rod ends, front lower control arms and valve adjustments. Still running on stock clutch/flywheel and engine.
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12-16-2012, 12:09 PM
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Re: EP3 hitting 1,000,000 miles?
It's also relatively cheap through the honda dealership (aprox. $140).
12-16-2012, 03:15 PM
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Re: EP3 hitting 1,000,000 miles?
just transferred the title on mine to my name and it has 187k on a 04 chassis and still running strong. Have been through 4 diff performance setups and 3 motors and still on the same 5spd tranny that hasnt gave out.
k20a3 + 50 shot of NOS 199hp 188tq
k24a1 n/a and then revhard turbo kit 188hp 167tq/ 350hp 325tq
k20z3 custom turbo kit 426hp 290tq XXXhp/XXXtq to come on the new setup
k20a3 + 50 shot of NOS 199hp 188tq
k24a1 n/a and then revhard turbo kit 188hp 167tq/ 350hp 325tq
k20z3 custom turbo kit 426hp 290tq XXXhp/XXXtq to come on the new setup
12-30-2012, 06:45 PM
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Re: EP3 hitting 1,000,000 miles?
just hit 101057 miles today. bought the car in August 2012 with 88k on it, put a ton of miles on her in four months as you can see but still runs strong. love it
01-05-2013, 07:26 AM
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Re: EP3 hitting 1,000,000 miles?
Goes to show a well maintained Honda will serve you well.
01-26-2013, 08:47 PM
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Re: EP3 hitting 1,000,000 miles?
I have a rsx type s, I turbo charged it when it had 70,000 miles its at 140K now with the same turbo kit on 7 psi, and I beat on it everyday. Its still running strong, the only down side is my tranny is about to give up on me.
