Old Aug 6, 2008 | 06:33 PM
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Default Re: So 3,000 rpms going 90 mph? Is that safe?

Originally Posted by ohnoesaz
I guess im used to less sporty cars... But 3000 rpms for 6 hours on a road trip seems engine abusive. Is it really safe? Is my transmission going to breakoff and tear me to pieces in the cabin?
absolutely not safe, the car was designed to only run 90mph for no more than 2 or 3 minutes at a time and no more than 60mph at 5 to 6 minutes max.
 
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