300000 Mile Check-In
Just rolled over 300k a couple days ago; I guess I now drive a high mileage hero! Couple updates for anyone wondering how it’s doing/debating buying soon (plus my dog judging my work).
The good:
- Starts up, runs, drives, electronics all work as expected, and I still have yet to have a complaint about the vehicle itself.
- Oil pressure is still solid, it seemed to really appreciate swapping to 10w30 in the hotter months here in SC.
- I have yet to have any transmission related problems; even while towing it sits happy at 203F and unloaded usually around 196F.
- OEM air bags in the back are still leak-free (amazing I know), if anyone who tows is debating deleting the bags I strongly recommend against it. Auto level is a flex. For lifted/off-road guys; up to your preference.
- Finally solved a weird hum/vibration I was getting going on/off the throttle. Replaced the DR axle and driveshaft roller bearings; no further issues.
The bad:
- Front cover and rear main are leaking, not enough to really show on the dipstick, but enough to annoy me and need fixing. I’ll replace timing chains and tensioners at the same time as the front cover reseal; I’m leaving the rear main alone until I absolutely have to mess with it.
- Suspension is starting to feel too work-truck like for me. It’s not dangerous, but I need to start replacing some big ticket items and I’m not looking forward to strut replacement with the leveling system.
- Paint/exterior plastics aren’t pumped about existence but I’m not really a stickler there. Also still better than a brand new Ford Raptor or similar….
- The X-Comp tires I purchased are still unbalanced and it drives me nuts. I’ll probably swap rims/tires in the future but keep the same fitment & size.
Looking back at it; I feel very good about buying a high-mileage but maintained SUV vs a low-mileage city driven vehicle. I would like to keep this one around until 1000000 miles but we’ll see how that goes.