Something tells me you probably haven't come as close as THIS guy. Joe LoCicero from Maine.
After picking up a used 1990 Honda Accord from a dealer in '96, LoCicero proceeded to rack up over 1 million miles behind the wheel. If I had to wager a guess how it was possible, it likely wouldn't have anything to do with the fact it's a Honda -- he was a technician (a.k.a. if you take care of your car it'll take care of you).
With that said, what is the most amount of miles YOU have put on ONE vehicle?
I'll start this off...
60,000 miles in my VW Touareg.
Discuss!
Getting to a million miles isn't typical. But neither is Joe. See his remarkable story:
Joe LoCicero, from Norway, Maine, drove his 1990 Honda Accord to one million miles. Congrats Joe!
Driving a Honda for a million miles is an extraordinary feat. So how did Joe do it? For starters, he's read and followed his owner's manual and maintenance schedule to the letter. He's also a stickler for fluids, he checked them weekly, switched them seasonally (10W-30 in summer and 5W-30 in winter), and changed them every 5,000 miles. He's been loyal to the same brand of oil and never let it go below a quart low.
You know how most people let their fuel go to almost empty? Joe never did. He's also a creature of habit, using only Honda air, oil and fuel filters. Joe never rode heavy on the brakes, and changed the fluid every few years. He's also replaced the fuel pump, both cooling fans and the radiator twice.
Besides his fastidious maintenance, Joe's Accord made it to one million miles because he's loved it. He's treated it with respect and always drove it responsibly. In fact, Joe has only gotten one speeding ticket in a million miles—that must be some kind of record. When it comes to driving, Joe's the man.
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