89StangGTConvertible

I believe my car has its original ignition coil. Since its over 23 years old now (it was built in December 1988), do you think I should replace the coil? The car has 62,301 original miles on her. Do these coils lose efficiency due to age? Just wondering... If so, I would probably go with a stock replacement, as they seem to be adequate. Let me know your thoughts.

PS - Who's gonna win the Super Bowl? My New England Patriots, that's who! GO PATS!!!

AdderMk2

the coil is probably fine. I'm still rocking my stock coil, at 163k miles

89StangGTConvertible

That's good to know... I will just leave it be then! Thanks!

mjr46

if it ain't broke don't fix it

89StangGTConvertible

True, Mike. Very true! I am just sick of my car leaving me stranded on the side of the road... seems it has been one thing after another, so now I am in offense mode! Trying to replace parts, before they crap out on me...

mjr46

I feel your pain, mine is on a lift more than it is on the road

89StangGTConvertible

True... now both of your Stangs are out of commission... on the bright side, you have that disco era Jetta! :P Many years ago, I actually had a diesel Jetta from 1985. That car had like 280,000 miles on it when I bought it, and when I sold it it had well over 300k. Reliable as can be.

89StangGTConvertible

I just remembered.... I used to fill the tank in that Jetta (stick shift, five speed, I believe) and drive for like two weeks! Excellent gas mileage!

mjr46

I fill mine every 7-10 days, gets 45-50 mpg's , better mpg's in the summer when the fuel is better

Project 5.GO!

God, I'd probably have a brain fart one day and fill it up with standard gas.