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Originally Posted by larez2

lugging the engine is a term that describes putting your engine under a stressful type of load.

The most common example is running your engine at low RPM's but in a high gear, not so much while cruising, but during acceleration - for example going from 30-70mph in 5th gear on flat ground with the gas pedal floored (a definite no-no).

it can cause piston slap - that clunky noise you often hear on beaters, and can cause the pistons and cylinder walls to wear faster - which can lead to engine failure.

HTH,
Larez2

Hi,

Great Explanation!

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99