read this and be warned about your motor

[jmatta]

I have 2 yrs. 10 month's and about 34,000 miles left on my extended warranty. Fidelis Plantinum. If the engine explodes into a cloud of dust tommorow. I pay $0 labor and $0 for parts while the engine is replaced. So that would be less than what you are offering. Plus I believe that would probably void the warranty. no thanks.

Living in a dream world with rose colored glasses...

My '02 has 15k miles and so far I have installed the billet filter adapter/filter, drain plug and low temp t-stat. If I had the extra cash (too many college bills) I'd have the IMS bearing updated, just to be certain. I don't use Mobil1 0W40 and change my oil once a year or every 2500 to 3000 miles. When I drive the car, it is always for extended periods, making sure to get everything good and hot.

I, too, would be interested to hear of preventitive measures to ensure lifters do not stick. Wouldn't this be a result of extended oil change intervals?