 Going too fast....is it bad for the car?, like over 70... |
 Jan 20, 2004 - 12:07 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Mar 9, '03 From Knoxville,TN Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Whenever I go over 70 I am going like above 4 rpm's....and it's loud...is this bad for the car?? I know it uses gas but what can you guys tell me about this. thanks
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Jan 20, 2004 - 12:38 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
Faster you go the harder ur engine is working, the faster it'll get worn down. But its not like manufacturers dont make to suit.
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Jan 20, 2004 - 1:17 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 18, '02 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
4 grand for going 70 seems pretty high to me, mine sits around 3200 or 3300 when I'm going around 70
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Jan 20, 2004 - 1:35 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From Anaheim, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
its better than letting the engine idle.
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Jan 20, 2004 - 4:04 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 27, '03 From Nor Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I drove on I80 from Sacramento to Denver cruising between 85-90mph during the entire trip... didn't burn a drop of oil, got around 38-40 mpg, and engine still runs great at 150K...
It's no biggie... the old 4AGE's run at about 4.5K rpms at 70mph... This post has been edited by Kwanza26: Jan 20, 2004 - 4:04 AM -------------------- "It's ok to be naked girl... I'm an artist!"
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Jan 20, 2004 - 9:14 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 4, '02 From Hecho en la Republica Dominicana/Living in NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
no there is nothing wrong at with doing 70 mph and 4k rpm it's a hell of a lot better then sitting idle... or being in stop and go traffic
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Jan 20, 2004 - 10:48 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 9, '03 From Dayton, OH Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
When you are on the highway and the rpms are high its not bad for the car nor does it burn lots of gas. The car isnt under much of a load when cruising on the highway. The engine works hardest accelerating from a stop.
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