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11-04-2006, 03:30 PM
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I rarely break 3K RPM, am I damaging my engine?
In my sedate daily drives I infrequently break 3K RPM. I do cruise the interstate at 70-75 MPH for 30 min or so each day. Am I collecting carbon in my engine?
 Do I need an Italian tune up once a week? Will driving without high RPM's lead to an early demise? Your thoughts please.
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11-04-2006, 03:33 PM
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70-75 is a fast enough speed to burn out the carbon.....make sure u accelerate full throttle on the on ramp, and u will be fine....
still, an excursion up to 100mph or so is the best medicine for a Benz motor..... 
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11-04-2006, 03:35 PM
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oh yes, and u are not messing up the motor by being gentle on her, they are very well built machines.....
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11-04-2006, 03:37 PM
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The engine will probably last longer running like this. Still it couldn’t hurt to give it a good Italian tune up every few weeks..but remember it is RPM, not speed that is important.
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11-04-2006, 03:46 PM
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11-04-2006, 03:47 PM
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agreed
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11-04-2006, 04:12 PM
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True, but there is more load on the engine while accelerating than when cruising at 100 mph.
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11-04-2006, 04:13 PM
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that may be, but its HOW LONG the load is on the motor that determines how good the soot's getting blown out..........
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-Justin I believe in extreme automotive perfection whenever possible.......there is no such thing as "It doesn't matter" !!! 1985 300 CDT - 287k miles 1980 240 D - 340k miles With extras !! http://facebook.com/BenzDieselTuner http://facebook.com/SWFLAlternativeFuelsClub http://facebook.com/SWFLBenzClub http://SWFLBenzClub.com
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11-04-2006, 04:22 PM
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I usually run through our hills at 55 in 3rd. Seems to help.
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11-04-2006, 04:38 PM
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it should help alot!
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-Justin I believe in extreme automotive perfection whenever possible.......there is no such thing as "It doesn't matter" !!! 1985 300 CDT - 287k miles 1980 240 D - 340k miles With extras !! http://facebook.com/BenzDieselTuner http://facebook.com/SWFLAlternativeFuelsClub http://facebook.com/SWFLBenzClub http://SWFLBenzClub.com
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11-04-2006, 06:45 PM
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I run my 603 to the stops several times a day. Don't be afraid they are not fragil you won't hurt it!
 Heck the 603 sounds freaken sweet at 5k rpm, I do it just to enjoy the sound.
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11-04-2006, 06:56 PM
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the 617 also sounds sweet through my exhaust, running 200kmh!! i love the sound!
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-Justin I believe in extreme automotive perfection whenever possible.......there is no such thing as "It doesn't matter" !!! 1985 300 CDT - 287k miles 1980 240 D - 340k miles With extras !! http://facebook.com/BenzDieselTuner http://facebook.com/SWFLAlternativeFuelsClub http://facebook.com/SWFLBenzClub http://SWFLBenzClub.com
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