Attention! - AT Owners Must Rev Their Engines to at Least 6,000RPM Every Other Day
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Originally Posted by fizzer
Rotaries actually suffer less incremental wear from high engine speeds when compared to a piston engine. The lack of reciprocating motion and lack of a valvetrain means that the stress levels at high RPMs aren't that bad. It one of the reasons I got the RX-8, guilt-free redlining 
Original Turbo 'd Auto !!
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From: Surprise, Arizona
It would shorten the span if you held the Rpms up for a longer peorid of time. Say whole trip in second doing 6500 rpms.
just a few seconds in the upper rpms wouldn't be detrimental.
just a few seconds in the upper rpms wouldn't be detrimental.
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crap! I have an 06 with 450 miles on mine and I generally drive it moderately. However, I have redlined a couple of times, and I like to switch to manumatic on occasion and get the revs up to 5K - 6K. Should I be worried about hurting my engine since it's still in the break in period?
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Originally Posted by DreRX8
I drive my A/T haaaarrddd, I stay at redline--trust me--I don't think I have any carbon build up. :p
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From: EVOLV-Chicago
At 450 miles you should be following the break in procedures. I think it doesn't hurt to rev it while breaking in, just don't stomp on it to do so. But check your manual to make sure you are following the proper breakin procedures.
Rotary engines need to be driven in the high RPM's to remove the carbon buildup. My friend bought a second gen rx7 from a person who dove it like a granny. I went to go pick it up with him and told him it sounded like it was going to die. He assured me it was fine, made out on the deal for that reason. He drove him home redlining it the whole way, lots of black smoke. The thing ran a world a difference by the time we got to his house.
I don't know about you guys but i hit 9,000 RPMs at least once a day, its just to tempting. I have a manual by the way. Mine has about 28,000 miles on it and no problems, just kept up with the service. I get about 17-19 MPG if i drive conservatively. You know keeping it under 60 on the highway and shifting at low rpms. The way i drive I usually get about 13-15mpg. I have noticed that since its colder out and i have to warm it up longer it has hit my gas mileage bunch but you can't help that. For that reason it has been closer to 13, but this week i hit 16 because of the less time it took to warm up.
I don't know about you guys but i hit 9,000 RPMs at least once a day, its just to tempting. I have a manual by the way. Mine has about 28,000 miles on it and no problems, just kept up with the service. I get about 17-19 MPG if i drive conservatively. You know keeping it under 60 on the highway and shifting at low rpms. The way i drive I usually get about 13-15mpg. I have noticed that since its colder out and i have to warm it up longer it has hit my gas mileage bunch but you can't help that. For that reason it has been closer to 13, but this week i hit 16 because of the less time it took to warm up.
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From: EVOLV-Chicago
Yeah, I sometimes start out a drive saying "i'm going to drive conservatively and keep it in automatic mode this time to save a little gas..." Within 5 minutes I'm paddling and revving Just can't resist.
Just can't resist.
Screw gas mileage
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don't know about you guys but i hit 9,000 RPMs at least once a day, its just to tempting. I have a manual by the way. Mine has about 28,000 miles on it and no problems, just kept up with the service. I get about 17-19 MPG if i drive conservatively.
but i always rev it up till it beeps a few times
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From: South Florida
I saw a few posts about hi revs during break in. I have a 6speed with 65k miles on it. It runs GREAT. I believe the owner's manual didn't say anything about RPMs during break-in, just to avoid full throttle. Procedure may be different for ATs, though.
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I like hearing the beeping sound as I redline in 2nd 
I've owned my car for less than a month, bought it with 34k. I'm guessing it must've been babied when I bought it. As I drive it harder and harder, I get better and better gas mileage. I'm pretty sure the cat is all gummed up from engine blow by....at least it sounds that way...time for an R-Magic cat 
I've owned my car for less than a month, bought it with 34k. I'm guessing it must've been babied when I bought it. As I drive it harder and harder, I get better and better gas mileage. I'm pretty sure the cat is all gummed up from engine blow by....at least it sounds that way...time for an R-Magic cat
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I agree. At 17,000 miles, the dealer changed the spark plugs (as per a hard start bulletin - new battery and re-designed spark plugs) and the old ones were really clean.
I use manumatic at least once a day/drive, and after the car is fully warmed-up, I take it to redline (in second gear, cause in third you have to go to 120mph).
I'm also using premix (motorcycle oil in gasoline) to make it for a weak OMP the AT supposely has.
I use manumatic at least once a day/drive, and after the car is fully warmed-up, I take it to redline (in second gear, cause in third you have to go to 120mph).
I'm also using premix (motorcycle oil in gasoline) to make it for a weak OMP the AT supposely has.
what do u mean by u use a premix (motorcycle oil in gasoline?) and why do u do that?
pls advise..
thanks!
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I like hearing the beeping sound as I redline in 2nd I've owned my car for less than a month, bought it with 34k. I'm guessing it must've been babied when I bought it. As I drive it harder and harder, I get better and better gas mileage. I'm pretty sure the cat is all gummed up from engine blow by....at least it sounds that way...time for an R-Magic cat
I've owned my car for less than a month, bought it with 34k. I'm guessing it must've been babied when I bought it. As I drive it harder and harder, I get better and better gas mileage. I'm pretty sure the cat is all gummed up from engine blow by....at least it sounds that way...time for an R-Magic cat Maybe it's just because i'm only 18?
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From: Hawaii
6000 to redline does'nt matter what gear you do it in.
Seriously.. FML..
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From: Miami, FL
I average about 13-15 mpg.. So I'm right there with you guys.. I seriously don't or will never have any carbon buildup.. This thing hits the redline occasionally..
