My SOHC 2002 Neon Engine

Alex Kurdian · Post by **Alex Kurdian** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 9:07 pm

Hi All
I have a quick question...I have the SOHC 2L Engine no turbo just standard...its an export neon to Australia...

Can anyone tell me about the quality of this engine?

I am Looking after it proper good oil, premium fuel etc...regular services....

Will it just keep going...are they good engines or are they known for issues...

and what are some common issues I need to know about...

It currently has about 80,000 KM on it....(not miles)

thanx

alsey_seven · Post by **alsey_seven** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 9:50 pm

What i've learned just like any other engine. and in turn take care of you. My engine is at 200,000 miles and no major engine work has been done* Like any car parts get old and need replacment.

Shit transmission lasted 200,000 miles love 3spd FTW

*normal services have been done aka timing belt water pump etc etc.

excon · Post by **excon** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 10:28 am

premium fuel is not necessary. Just stay on top of regular maintenance and it'll last a while.

Post by **occasional demons** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 12:16 pm

excon wrote:premium fuel is not necessary. Just stay on top of regular maintenance and it'll last a while.

Remember he lives in Australia. But their "premium" is prolly better than ours.

The octane rating method is prolly different too.

Paul56 · Post by **Paul56** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 5:43 pm

Here is a local fellow with 310,000 km on his Neon...

http://www.usedottawa.com/classified-ad/9379139

That translates into 193,750 miles.

esteinmaier · Post by **esteinmaier** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 5:47 pm

I just got rid of my DD at 200,030 miles. Didn't burn a drop of oil.