Engine

With today’s economy, most consumers are keeping their cars and trucks longer than ever before. But while the numbers are telling us that cars and trucks might be lasting longer, what about the individual parts and systems within those vehicles?

After all, car part longevity, or how long various car parts last, is key to how long a car stays on the road. While individual auto parts are (for the most part) easily replaced, if too many fail or break on a vehicle, that car’s owner has some calculating to do.

Auto part longevity can be tricky to predict. In some cases, parts break on brand-new cars. Other times, like the case of Irv Gordon, whose 1966 Volvo P1800 holds the world record for highest-mileage car, car parts seem to last forever. If you get lucky and get a good engine and maintain it well, it can last for hundreds of thousands of miles.

As much car part information is out there, the one piece of info that won’t be listed on an automotive parts box is exactly how long that specific component will last. While most auto part information will give a general range of how long a particular part should last, that part’s longevity actually depends on a lot of factors, including how well it’s maintained, how much abuse it takes, and how well it’s manufactured.

Of course, some parts are designed to wear out, like an oil filter or brake pads. The good news is that they aren’t too expensive and, even though they wear out relatively quickly, most car owners don’t mind. When an expensive part wears out, however, the car’s owner has to calculate if it’s worth replacing or if it would just be a better idea to get a new car. A car’s engine is one of its most expensive and most important parts.

Disclaimer Information: The above listed information is based on the average vehicle on the road today is 11.7 years; experiencing sever weather climate, and extreme driving conditions and driving habits. This is the opinion of Total Car Care Guaranteed For Life, Inc and you should always refer to your vehicle owner manual. Price estimation includes parts and labor cost to replace original replacement part.