Any truth to this saying in this day and age?
Redline a day keeps the mechanic away?
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somewhat. i work at a FLM / Mazda dealer and we find that the RX-8s that get driven hard and redlined constantly have few engine problems. the ones that get driven like a grandma have tons of rough running problems.
I have redlined my Ranger everyday for the last couple of years with no issues. Since buying my Explorer a couple months ago, I have done the same and it responds well. In fact, I suspect it may be good for the Explorer's transmission since it causes the shifts to be firmer, which means less friction. I don't have anything to back this up, but in my experience my vehicles don't mind being redlined at all.
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-clean oil and filter
-engine in prefect running condition
Does redlining remove carbon deposits?
-clean oil and filter
-engine in prefect running condition
Does redlining remove carbon deposits?
At this day and age, I would say no for newer car designs with EFI.
Instead, I would say 30miles of highway a day keeps mechanics away would be more appropriate.
Instead, I would say 30miles of highway a day keeps mechanics away would be more appropriate.
on the RX-8s we see, the ones that are driven very hard have clean plugs. the ones that are driven slow have carbon fouled plugs.
Dont know. But I do it multiple times a day anyway. My favorite time is when its cold and the trans shifts slightly later than when its warm. Muahahaha.
The Italian Tune Up...change the fuel filter...some Techron and a nice Sunday drive works just as well and easier on components and your driver's license...Don't redline in neutral...or do what you want!...some folks here think revving the snot out of an ENZO in neutral is okay...let me say a brisk Sunday drive...lugging a motor is bad...everything in moderation...
I guess I'm the only guy that thought this thread was going to be about Red Line oil.
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I guess I'm the only guy that thought this thread was going to be about Red Line oil.
No, there were at least two of us dummies...
Lugging a motor won't cause harm.
How can it?
You don't need to redline the car every day if it is not your style, but it is good to do on occasion .
How can it?
You don't need to redline the car every day if it is not your style, but it is good to do on occasion .
All fluids checked, engine at proper operating temp-she loves to rev!!
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I'd venture to guess that this is the worst time to do this!
Parts arent expanded fully yet, the oil's viscosity is not in working range yet, and the additive package isnt thermally activated.
JMH
I'd venture that you are probably right, and I don't recommend it!
ford 6.0 diesels that get the ---- driven out of them rarely get into the shop. the ones that get babied end up with all kinds of turbo/egr problems.
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