E European_Mondeo Be Gentle I'm New Here Joined May 1, 2008 Messages 2 May 25, 2008 #1 I like the German autobahns, is it ok for the engine to sit at high rpm for sustained periods of time? Always warmed up of course - is oil going to boil?
I like the German autobahns, is it ok for the engine to sit at high rpm for sustained periods of time? Always warmed up of course - is oil going to boil?
C canadiancougar CEG'er Joined Aug 5, 2007 Messages 67 Location Ottawa Canada May 25, 2008 #2 What kind of high RPM do mean, 6700?
D drivebymashing CEG'er Joined Jul 17, 2006 Messages 465 Location Asheville NC May 25, 2008 #3 i would go 5k for a long time (100 miles) probably no more
C ContourGuy9817 Hard-core CEG'er Joined Apr 11, 2004 Messages 1,312 Location Dearborn, mi May 25, 2008 #4 my car lives in the upper rpms, the duratec was designed as a million mile motor with extreme testing done. i say enjoy it
my car lives in the upper rpms, the duratec was designed as a million mile motor with extreme testing done. i say enjoy it
O ohiocsvt CEG'er Joined Feb 29, 2008 Messages 163 Location piqua ohio May 25, 2008 #5 i would say if you are worried about it... upgrade the oil cooler. $80 for a masive one and you increase the amount of oil in the system. :laugh:
i would say if you are worried about it... upgrade the oil cooler. $80 for a masive one and you increase the amount of oil in the system. :laugh:
E European_Mondeo Be Gentle I'm New Here Joined May 1, 2008 Messages 2 May 26, 2008 #6 Have checked now, max rpm is 6,900 and max sustained is 6,700! Most of the time its quite easy to keep the revs above 5,000rpm for a good while, rarely goes above 6,200rpm - but would it be ok to hold it there? I like to thing of these engines as strong and rev happy, but if they are anything like boat engines then high speed cruising will take its toll.
Have checked now, max rpm is 6,900 and max sustained is 6,700! Most of the time its quite easy to keep the revs above 5,000rpm for a good while, rarely goes above 6,200rpm - but would it be ok to hold it there? I like to thing of these engines as strong and rev happy, but if they are anything like boat engines then high speed cruising will take its toll.