Can an engine last 500,000 miles?
The truth is that it depends. But with consistent maintenance, careful driving, and some attention to detail, 200,000 miles or even more is totally achievable. It might even be possible to get beyond 500,000 miles. It’s possible for some properly maintained, well-built cars to reach 300,000 miles. Typically, a conventional vehicle lasts for 200,000 miles. The average automobile age in the United States has increased over the past several decades.