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Old 02-25-2013, 03:18 PM   #1
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Keep the revs high or risk IMS failure - its the law! low revs puts a great strain on the bearing! Who cares about MPG, that's not why you bought the car
Really? I was not aware of that...thanks for the tip!
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Old 02-25-2013, 04:27 PM   #2
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Really? I was not aware of that...thanks for the tip!
+1. Good to know!
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Old 02-25-2013, 05:15 PM   #3
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This is good to know.

Btw: at 3000 rpm how many mph are you?

I have a 2008 s design edition and I,m at 75 mph at 3000 rpm.
I drove my son in-laws car 2003 s and at 3000 rpm 80 mph.
Both driven on 6th gear.
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Old 02-25-2013, 05:28 PM   #4
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You guys use the speedometer?
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