My grandma owns a 98 s10 with a 4.3 does anybody know how long the engine last

it already has 140,000 miles and it acting up

 

depends hon how you use and maintain it. it my die tonight or it may go another 200 000 thousand.

 

173,602 miles

 

mine is runing strong at 105k previous owner (dad) was not very efficient in any service, I think he changed the oil a few time is all. I did a major 100k tune/spark/clean/grease/etc.... and have had no issues. I am expecting another 105k at a minimum. (Its my weekend play and boat pulling truck) not a daily driver. and a 94' 4.3 4x4

 

I have a 91 Sanoma 4x4 that I have chainged the oil on once I put a clutch in it tie rods, ball joints, front brakes, and tires. It has 148 thousand and is still running great. The starter is going out, has been for almost a year, but it still starts and runs everyday. I off road mine, I have pulled my 5x8 cargo trailer, several other cars, the heaviest being an 85 3x4 chevy. If you take care of it it should continue to run for a good while.

 

It's called a sonoma. Why have you only changed the oil once?

 

haha I had to read it a few times as well. I believe he meant that he has changed the oil (3-5K I assume) and ONCE he "put a clutch and tie rods..."

who knows I could be wrong...[8D]

 

NCHEVYHEVN was right I have only changed the oil once, and I hit the wrong key when I type Sonoma, I do know what it is called. If you want to know whay I don't change the oil, I don't need it, it has more rust on it than is worth spending the time or the money to fix, and I off road it. It still runs and drives great, but when it dies it dies. I have an 84 Dodge in better shape that gets better gas mileage. The engine needs rings but other than that their is minimal rust which I plan to fix. Then that will be my everyday vehicle. I have my Silverado to pull with which is going to get sold to I can buy a dually, and eventually a gooseneck. Unlike most people who only have one vehicle to drive themselves I have 3. So if one dies it's not going to hurt me to much.

 

MINE IS A 97 AND HAS 65,OOO MILES ON IT. JUST BOUGHT IT FOR DRIVING TO WORK WHILE I AM ON ACTIVE DUTY. HOPE IT GET MORE THE 100,000