I think I was using them the right way, if you go up there you are accelerating as fast as you can.

I think the carbon buildup notion is the only rational reason I can see for driving it hard..."burn the gunk out" as we used to say. Is that really necessary or should this be in the "Diesel Myth" thread?

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1982 240D (4-speed)
1988 Volvo 240DL (5-speed wagon)
1999 Volvo V70
2002 Volvo XC70 (the grocery getter)