Date: Thu, 14 Oct 1999 12:49:51 -0500 From: ljstiernopsamcom (Ellis) Subject: Re: How long should a muffler last?
In article <19991013091241.27485.00000441nopsamk1.aol.com>, damonp228nopsamcom (DamonP228) wrote: > I know I was not too smart in this one but I put in a Midas muffler. I was > figuring that is it need to be replaced then at least the muffler would be > free. After nearly putting in a muffler yearly this can't be normal. Every > time I go to Midas I spend at least one hundred dollars. I do live in the > north east so with the salty roads in the winter, but this still cant be > normal. Please give me a little insight on this. > > Thanks in advance > DP Hi DP, The original muffler on my Saab lasted until 133,000 miles. I had it replaced by my Saab dealer. That exhaust system lasted to 265,468 miles. So, my exhaust systmes seem to go about 133,000 miles. I think Midas is ripping you off, perhaps. -- Ellis http://users.rcn.com/ljstier/