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Old 06-04-2010, 12:27 PM   #4
fatmike
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Originally Posted by pierre shags
OK, we're not supposed to lug the engine.
Why, how does it hurt the engine?
And what constitutes lugging? Revs too low for the gear, but how low?

Sorry to be so ignorant.

You'll know it when you do it. The car will buck like a bronco and make some awful lurches and noises. Press the clutch, downshift and try again.

Can't say this has happened recently, and I've never once looked at the tach -- but I'd guess in the 1200/1400 RPM range.
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