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In 80 years, heart valves operate 3 billion times -- and high-mileage hearts get 'DVD' -- degenerative valve disease.
Clive Meanwell, M.D.: A Revolution for Heart Valve Jobs M.D. Clive Meanwell 2011
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Toyota is making bold moves in this direction by rolling out new hybrid models under its Prius brand: a station wagon called the Prius C and a tiny, ultra high-mileage Prius V, joining the original four-door hatchback later this year.
How Toyota Is Defending Prius With Packaged Goods Tactics 2011
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These vehicles may appeal most to high-mileage drivers who could amortize their miles over the additional model year, preserving future trade-in value, and those buyers who intend to hold on to a car for many years.
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In 80 years, heart valves operate 3 billion times -- and high-mileage hearts get 'DVD' -- degenerative valve disease.
Clive Meanwell, M.D.: A Revolution for Heart Valve Jobs M.D. Clive Meanwell 2011
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The lower-viscosity, or "thinner," oils that new engines use may be part of the problem, but switching to a heavier-than-recommended oil, such as one of those high-mileage products you mentioned, isn't advisable because it could interfere with the engine's tight tolerances.
A Jeep Grand Cherokee With a Warning-Light Problem Jonathan Welsh 2011
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According to AAA, the total average cost per year of running a car under its high-mileage scenario is only about 12% higher than the total average cost per year for the average-mileage scenario, and only about 28% higher than for the low-mileage scenario.
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The mix of the brand new, the low-mileage, the high-mileage and banged-up vehicles is one way to make our auto-repair system healthier.
Brian T. Schwartz: Amendment 63's Foes Only Want You for Your Body Brian T. Schwartz 2010
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The mix of the brand new, the low-mileage, the high-mileage and banged-up vehicles is one way to make our auto-repair system healthier.
Brian T. Schwartz: Amendment 63's Foes Only Want You for Your Body Brian T. Schwartz 2010
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The Cruze, the Focus and the yet-to-be-released 2012 Honda Civic all have low-volume, high-mileage variants that will hit 40 mpg—the better to advertise with.
Hyundai Takes a Bold Stand in the Compact Race Dan Neil 2011
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I want to keep this and my other older, high-mileage cars running well.
Me & My Car Jonathan Welsh 2011
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