Old Apr 5, 2017 | 10:11 AM
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Default Re: What RPM is best shiftpoint - manual 6 speed

Originally Posted by Ksmi87
get up and quick is fun.. but I drive 45 min down interstate to work everyday and 70 is right where it's at... 2500 rpm just creeped me out a bit cuz I'm used to driving a hemified ram lol.. until all of your explanations I felt as if running a constant 2500-3000 would be straining on the motor..

my my mind is officially at ease. I just didn't wanna take any chances starting out with this gem at 100k miles.. the engine compartment is emaculate. It's got a tad bit of a kick every few seconds when idling which I've contributed to possibly needing new plugs - which are being shipped from amazon prime as we type.

every once in a while when I take off I can smell a slight burn smell (why I asked about clutch ). But I'm thinking it's the valve caps - it's literally 1 or 2 stop lights that I catch a hint of it and you have to stick your nose down in the motor to smell like a burnt oil type of smell.

everythibg checks out tho so it might be oily valve covers I'm not sure

i want to do everything I can to get the most out of her - it's an amazing car

What you are smelling is most likely the leaky valve cover gaskets .


Many have had to replace them or the vent caps. I think I have had the issue with most every Benz vehicle I have owned. Best engineered cars in the world, made with the cheapest parts.


Check it out here
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...s-repairs.html
 

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