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Old 02-04-2018, 05:28 AM   #151
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Originally Posted by StraightOuttaCanadaEh View Post
at 4000 rpm your engine is spinning faster than at 2000 rpm, hence the extra wear from going faster vs going slower. More heat, more friction, more wear, no? That'd be my guess


Exactly. It’s really very simple. If you’re in top gear at high speeds then you can’t avoid the high revs. I’m just pointing out that 4500 at just 35mph while “cruising” is just unnecessary wear.
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