2 Million & still counting...

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When Irv Gordon was 25, and a middle-school science teacher, he went into a Volvo showroom on Long Island, NY, and asked to test-drive a car.

A salesman threw him the keys.

Three hours later, Irv returned with the car… and only because it was out of gas…

The car was cherry red and sporty-looking, with chrome, fins and four on the floor. It had an AM/FM radio-the first time ever in a Volvo.

The dealer wanted $4,200. for it – nearly the cost of a top-of-the-line Cadillac.

Irv earned $5,000. a year. He traded in his Chevy, borrowed money from his Dad, and bought the car.

In 1966.

Irv drove out of the showroom on a Friday evening and simply couldn’t stop driving… He didn’t sleep… He didn’t go home… “I was so happy,” he said, “I couldn’t get out of the car…”

At 6:30 am that Monday, Irv pulled back into the dealership for his 1,500 mile service checkup… They thought he was nuts…!

By 1987, 21 years later, Irv Gordon had driven his Volvo one million miles.

In March 2002, he reached two million miles.

Irv has documented all this…

{story by Michael Vitez}

<A target="_blank" HREF=http://ca.autos.yahoo.com/020313/11/kvx5.html>More of Irv Gordon’s Two Million Miles Plus…</A>

<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.vcoa.org/irv_o_meter.shtml>More of Irv’s 2 million miles…</A>
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   / 2 Million & still counting... #3  
Hey we even saw that storey over here somehow??

Cheers
 
   / 2 Million & still counting... #4  
I saw that story in last weekend's newspaper.

The amazing part, I thought, was that the engine has only been overhauled once, at something like 680,000. That would mean he now has 1.3 million on the engine since its last overhaul; that's good even for an over the road diesel engine, let alone a gasser.
 
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He is committed (and as fanatic) as some of the tractor folks on TBN. This is a testament of a good machine, good treatment, and will power to make those kind of miles.

Let's translate that to tractor hours.. 50MPH/2million miles = 40,000 hours, a lot of seat time to be sure.

Carl
 
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Re: 2 Million & Ten Tips to make it last...

His Volvo P1800 has had 667 oil changes, 400 spark plugs, 6,400 fill-ups at the gas station, 80 tires and -- get this -- he's only received two parking tickets.

Ten Tips To Help Make Your Car Last Two Million Miles – by Irv Gordon

1. Start with a car you like. "To reach two million miles, you're going to spend more than 40,000 hours driving if you average 50 mph. This means your car is going to be a home away from home. If you don't like your car, you'll never go the distance."

2. Change your oil and filter regularly. "If there is any one maintenance activity that will extend the life of your car's engine, this is it. Considering the relatively low cost of oil and filters, this is the cheapest insurance policy your car will ever have."

3. Use factory equipment parts. "Avoid using parts by independent companies -- go with factory parts. The people who built your car can afford to experiment more than you can in an effort to select the best part. Factory parts may sometimes be more expensive, but they are definitely compatible with your car. I believe in keeping my Volvo a Volvo."

4. Use one brand of oil. "Surprises are nice at birthday parties, but you don't want them under your car's hood. Using one brand of oil assures uniform quality and no surprises."

5. Spend a few minutes a week checking under the hood. "Even the most mechanically challenged car owners can look for low fluid levels or deterioration of belts and hoses. Also look to see that the battery connections are tight and corrosion free. These are the most common sources of trouble on the road."

6. Wash your car regularly. "Use a mild soap and wash your car by hand. In the winter, hose underneath the vehicle. A clean car gives you an excellent opportunity to look for small nicks and scratches, which may be touched up before rust begins to form."

7. Wax at least twice a year. "The value of waxing goes well beyond making your car look nicer than your neighbours'. It provides protection against oxidation and rust."

8. Develop a good working relationship with your dealer and mechanic. "Both are your partners over the long run. If they know you're a serious, regular customer, they'll give you the help and advice you need, as you need it."

9. Use gasoline from a high volume station. "Those old, country-store gas stations that look like relics are just that - relics. Without heavy traffic, the gasoline remains in their storage units for extended periods of time, which causes water contamination in their fuel supply due to condensation."

10. When your car makes a funny noise, listen to it. "Don't turn up the radio and hope that knocking noise goes away. If your car develops a condition, take it in and have it fixed quickly. The longer you wait, the greater potential for damage."
~~~from the web~~~

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