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Old 09-12-2018, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Diseasel300 View Post
The recommendation to "drive it hard" doesn't mean "continuously". That means to take it out from time to time and give it a good thrash. ANY engine needs to be driven hard from time to time to promote even cylinder wear, break down any varnish, and burn out any carbon deposits.

Driving like an A-hole all the time is just wasteful and destructive to your car's drivetrain.
Oh, I took it to literally. All's well that end well yeah.
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