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Wondering what we can expect out of these automatics before requiring a rebuild. Is 200k a reasonable expectation? Given routine flushes of course.
Who has the most miles on their automatic
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I'm about to hit 65,500 miles on my auto. It had just over 50k when I bought it last March, so as you can see, I drive it way too much lol (but I obviously can't help it). I really don't know much yet about how long these cars can last. There is a 100k club thread somewhere around here. Maybe you can get some info outta there 
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Wondering what we can expect out of these automatics before requiring a rebuild. Is 200k a reasonable expectation? Given routine flushes of course.
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200k would be pretty lucky with any automatic! Most usually die from heat, not maintaining a proper schedule for fluid changes (Euro makers tout not having to ever change the fluid, just the transmission), and being rather rough. Of course, they don't make them as durable as say, a Turbohydramatic 400. They're lighter, more complex, and must perform more efficiently. Basically, it's a higher stress drivetrain component than the engine or axle (if RWD or AWD). FWD is a transaxle, so add even more complexity for having (basically) a differential and two axles. If I get 150k, I'd be more than happy!
I have 52k on my 2006 5ATX. Second ATF change (I do every 25k miles, just to be on the safe side) just occured and it is doing just fine...shifts smoothly, occasional (and noted) shift shock when the fluid is cold and in M mode, no grinding or slipping. It has only once gone into a "safe" mode when I was climbing (at a pretty fast rate with the A/C on) through the upper Rockies between Montana and Idaho with alot of camping/hiking gear and the 3 of us, ambient temp close to 100 F. Wouldn't shift out of 4th (probably to help coolant keep pumping) or shift manually. Got to a flat area and cruised along, started to rain a bit which cooled the ambient temp as well. Just keeping itself from heating up too much and leaving us stranded.
I have considered getting an ATF cooler though, we'll see how the fluid looks at the 75k. They're under $100 installed.
Wondering what we can expect out of these automatics before requiring a rebuild. Is 200k a reasonable expectation? Given routine flushes of course.
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200k would be pretty lucky with any automatic! Most usually die from heat, not maintaining a proper schedule for fluid changes (Euro makers tout not having to ever change the fluid, just the transmission), and being rather rough. Of course, they don't make them as durable as say, a Turbohydramatic 400. They're lighter, more complex, and must perform more efficiently. Basically, it's a higher stress drivetrain component than the engine or axle (if RWD or AWD). FWD is a transaxle, so add even more complexity for having (basically) a differential and two axles. If I get 150k, I'd be more than happy!
I have 52k on my 2006 5ATX. Second ATF change (I do every 25k miles, just to be on the safe side) just occured and it is doing just fine...shifts smoothly, occasional (and noted) shift shock when the fluid is cold and in M mode, no grinding or slipping. It has only once gone into a "safe" mode when I was climbing (at a pretty fast rate with the A/C on) through the upper Rockies between Montana and Idaho with alot of camping/hiking gear and the 3 of us, ambient temp close to 100 F. Wouldn't shift out of 4th (probably to help coolant keep pumping) or shift manually. Got to a flat area and cruised along, started to rain a bit which cooled the ambient temp as well. Just keeping itself from heating up too much and leaving us stranded.
I have considered getting an ATF cooler though, we'll see how the fluid looks at the 75k. They're under $100 installed.
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I at least expect our mazdas to last for 150k. Thats not asking very much. I know how auto trannys work. Im just wondering, did mazda build these things with decent parts or did they use junk. Routine fluid changes are a given. People who don't do that are asking for a new tranny. Im not one of those people and I expect this thing to last at least to 150k with no major repairs, given the tlc im pouring into it. I've watched a lot of other crappy cars do it no problem.
Has anyone made it more than 100k with the automatic?
Has anyone made it more than 100k with the automatic?
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my friend has 120 or a 130 k maybe more and it still runs strong and he beats the fuck out of it so i mean i think its very doable.
I have 119,000+ miles on my car. It's a 05 and the only problem I have is sometime the front windows wont come down. I drive it hard, wear through tires ever few months, I wrecked it after having it for 3 months, but I change the oil every 5000 and change the fluids and whatever else when I'm supposed too. So this car has been good to me.
I am the one rynosilver is talking about I have a 2005 2.0 with the 4spd atx I have about 128,000 on it and I drove it hard and dogged it up until about 100,000 miles now Im kinda taking it easy so I can make it last me a while. I have flushed the tranny 3 times. And knock on wood have never had any problems with it. Im expecting to get atleast 200,000 out of the car. I think my engine is gonna go before the tranny. These are very good cars in my opinion. I'll probably buy another when im in the market for a new one.
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50 grand and still going strong. I just make a point not to use M mode until the car has warmed up sufficiently.
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