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My friend was telling me that my engine blew because I commute (160miles a day) everyday going 90mph..
My question is... how much more does speeding wear out a car vs. driving the speed limit... anyone?
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I think moderate speeding (90) isn't really significant over 65-70 to do much. I think had more to do with a failing component or bad maintenance.
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i'd say the 160 mile commute is more of an issue than going 90....
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A 160 mile commute is better than say 30 miles in the city. Longer commutes would not be a deciding factor for engine to blow becuase there is MUCH LESS wear and tear on the engine. Failing components would be it, or if you are a hard accelerator, y'know, like to get on it HARD and floor it down the offramp or something like that. THat can cuase you to burn oil up a bit (since the duratecs do that) and possibly fry your rings. But I dunno, I don't know what caused your engine to blow. It sucks, though. 
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you know, when you're doin 90 you need to take her out of third gear!
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Intelligence in this post is mind numbing. How come when a comment starts out, "My friend told me" it's always false or complete BS?
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yea driving in the city is worse. more wear and tear from like that guy said accelerationg and braking every 3 seconds
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Originally posted by todras:
Intelligence in this post is mind numbing. How come when a comment starts out, "My friend told me" it's always false or complete BS?
My friend told me you were a stud-- the best she's ever had; oh well 
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