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deliriousga · 07-21-2005, 05:29 AM

I don't think short hops are any worse than long hauls.

The thing that wears the engine most is running it hard before it is warmed up completely. Try to keep it at or under 3K rpm until you are past the 180 degree mark. The oil takes awhile to warm up and it won't flow through the engine as well until it is warm so lubrication is minimal when you first start driving.

Once it's warm, have fun!

07-21-2005, 05:29 AM	#7
deliriousga Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: USA!! Posts: 1,159	I don't think short hops are any worse than long hauls. The thing that wears the engine most is running it hard before it is warmed up completely. Try to keep it at or under 3K rpm until you are past the 180 degree mark. The oil takes awhile to warm up and it won't flow through the engine as well until it is warm so lubrication is minimal when you first start driving. Once it's warm, have fun! __________________ 1987 928S4 Silver Metallic (980)/Navy (TP) 5-Speed 2000 Boxster Speed Yellow/Black 5-Speed 1966 Wife White/Brown Top 1986 Daughter White/Brown Top (Sold!) 1992 Daughter White/Blonde Top