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From: Deeeeeeeeeeeeeeetroit
Originally posted by BenB
Even on an F22B2? I would think maybe on a manual, but it sounds kinda odd for a auto to me.
Even on an F22B2? I would think maybe on a manual, but it sounds kinda odd for a auto to me.
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Originally posted by 98CoupeV6
It's actually more hurtful to keep it at low revs all the time. Honda engines are built for redline...they built their internals strong. I wouldn't rev too hard on a GM. but on a Honda? Yes.
It's actually more hurtful to keep it at low revs all the time. Honda engines are built for redline...they built their internals strong. I wouldn't rev too hard on a GM. but on a Honda? Yes.
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From: Dallas, Texas
Originally posted by 98CoupeV6
It's actually more hurtful to keep it at low revs all the time. Honda engines are built for redline...they built their internals strong. I wouldn't rev too hard on a GM. but on a Honda? Yes.
It's actually more hurtful to keep it at low revs all the time. Honda engines are built for redline...they built their internals strong. I wouldn't rev too hard on a GM. but on a Honda? Yes.
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From: Deeeeeeeeeeeeeeetroit
Originally posted by BenB
sorry, just curious .. not trying to say what i have heard is better, just trying to understand ..
sorry, just curious .. not trying to say what i have heard is better, just trying to understand ..
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From: Dallas, Texas
Originally posted by 98CoupeV6
well it's an automatic transmission bro...if it went to redline in each gear no matter how slowly you accelerated, you'd not only get piss poor gas mileage, the only people would complain.
well it's an automatic transmission bro...if it went to redline in each gear no matter how slowly you accelerated, you'd not only get piss poor gas mileage, the only people would complain.
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Given the Accord's automatic, I wouldn't be banging off-redline shifts all the time for the sake of the transmissions longevity. Manual transmission is no problem, the clutch in the Accord can easily handle the stock 150HP consistantly.
Redlining the car isn't bad.....manufacturers put the redline way before it's actually in the danger zone for the sake of reliability and longevity. Lots of tiimes it's just a recommended shift point as well, and the fuel cutoff isn't until a few hundred revs later.
It will, obviously, put a bit more wear on the car, but if you keep the oil fresh, nothing major will wear any faster than usual.
Redlining the car isn't bad.....manufacturers put the redline way before it's actually in the danger zone for the sake of reliability and longevity. Lots of tiimes it's just a recommended shift point as well, and the fuel cutoff isn't until a few hundred revs later.
It will, obviously, put a bit more wear on the car, but if you keep the oil fresh, nothing major will wear any faster than usual.
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i personally think accords werent built to be drivin hard all the time. When i took it to the track, my accord was showing extreme signs of wear and tear after 8 runs, and my car has only 9700 miles. Ever since then, i try to drive my accord the way i feel it should be driven. Smooth and slowly.