European_Mondeo
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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?
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Sustained High RPM
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canadiancougar
CEG'er
What kind of high RPM do mean, 6700?
drivebymashing
CEG'er
i would go 5k for a long time (100 miles) probably no more
ContourGuy9817
Hard-core CEG'er
my car lives in the upper rpms, the duratec was designed as a million mile motor with extreme testing done. i say enjoy it 
ohiocsvt
CEG'er
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:
European_Mondeo
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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.
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.