how many miles on your Xtype?
Last edited by Pacobell; Sep 4, 2011 at 06:59 AM. Reason: Add pic
currently sitting at 90200, i put about 500 miles on a week. 98% interstate cruise at 72 mph, change oil every 3-4000 miles, just cleaned k& air filter after 50000 miles and it had a pound of dirt in there, will be cleaning at 25000 i think.
air box mod done, EBC rotors and red stuff pads with 18 inch wheels and eagle f1 for rubber. Car drives like a dream so far.
Plug and wire change soon.
air box mod done, EBC rotors and red stuff pads with 18 inch wheels and eagle f1 for rubber. Car drives like a dream so far.
Plug and wire change soon.
I guess I'll update mine since I just noticed the mileage on the way in to work today. 2004 3.0 purchased August of '08 with 42,000. I now have 75,555. Have only had two issues that weren't covered under my extended warranty which just expired and that was a wheel speed sensor and the brake booster vacuum hose . Everything else has been routine stuff.
Update to our mileage 77000+ now. 2 more long distance trip have added some miles, last fall to Tampa, FL and this past spring to Yorktown, VA both went well with the MPG staying at 31 highway. No additional work has been needed only routine maintenance.
Forgot to mention that this is our daily driver. It's been very reliable since we bought it 4 years ago.
Forgot to mention that this is our daily driver. It's been very reliable since we bought it 4 years ago.
Last edited by Green Machine; Sep 10, 2011 at 02:27 PM.
Hello All,
As of Sept. 21, 2011 my x-type, 3.0, Auto, Canadian, has 143,276 km (89,027 miles).
I am 2nd owner, picked it up 2 weeks ago at 135,000 km, and drove her 8,000 km (5,000 miles).
Going in for her 144,000 km service.
As of Sept. 21, 2011 my x-type, 3.0, Auto, Canadian, has 143,276 km (89,027 miles).
I am 2nd owner, picked it up 2 weeks ago at 135,000 km, and drove her 8,000 km (5,000 miles).
Going in for her 144,000 km service.
Thought I would throw in a update. I have just over 122k miles. Rear control arms, front sway bar drop links, and a O2 sensor replaced. Other than that just preventative maint.
Any mileage in particular when water pump should be replaced or timing chain tensioners?
Any mileage in particular when water pump should be replaced or timing chain tensioners?
I now have 103,000 mi. Not km. On the cat. She runs strong and true. New rotors and pads,(2) two new hoses for throttle body heat replaced, fuel filter, and plugs.
I change motor oil,diff,and transfer case and trans fluid regularly . It's been the best car I have ever owned.
And I drive it year round here in BC CANADA. Snow, rain and heat. Through mountain passes and in the city.
I change motor oil,diff,and transfer case and trans fluid regularly . It's been the best car I have ever owned.
And I drive it year round here in BC CANADA. Snow, rain and heat. Through mountain passes and in the city.
2003 X-Type 2.5 Auto. Just over 63,000 miles. Bought it about 3 years ago with just over 30k miles for a little over $13k in Dallas. Only major surprise was the (well documented on these forums) A/C clutch plate fall-off. Fixed it myself by trying to canibalize the clutch plate from an internet rebuilt compressor, but the splines were slightly different (of course), so I had to break into the refrigeration system and replace the whole compressor. It's made two Texas summers now, so I consider it a success.
Tires have been an issue. Changed the original set (Continental somethings) due to road hazard with GY Eagle F1's. They only lasted about 22k miles before another road hazard tear, so just this weekend got 4 Continental ProContact 16's. They are much quieter and feel better than the Goodyears. That's probably a subject for a different thread.
Son wrecked it into a curb, pushed the left front wheel back into the fender. Insurance company recommended a Buick dealership (!) in College Station (scene of the crime) for repairs, and they fixed it perfectly. Got a check engine light on now, but don't know the problem. It still runs great, have had an '02 Buick check engine light on for many years now, so not sure when I will get around to dealing with it. Open for suggestions on what code reader is best for the X-Type.
Tires have been an issue. Changed the original set (Continental somethings) due to road hazard with GY Eagle F1's. They only lasted about 22k miles before another road hazard tear, so just this weekend got 4 Continental ProContact 16's. They are much quieter and feel better than the Goodyears. That's probably a subject for a different thread.
Son wrecked it into a curb, pushed the left front wheel back into the fender. Insurance company recommended a Buick dealership (!) in College Station (scene of the crime) for repairs, and they fixed it perfectly. Got a check engine light on now, but don't know the problem. It still runs great, have had an '02 Buick check engine light on for many years now, so not sure when I will get around to dealing with it. Open for suggestions on what code reader is best for the X-Type.






