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Does "slogging" an engine (open throttle at very low RPM) increase mechanical wear? [duplicate]
When I was taught to drive, I was told that "slogging" the engine - open throttle at low RPM, e.g. 1000 RPM - was bad for it. Particularly when driving up a hill as that means you'll be stuck at that ...
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What modifications need to be made to an engine to enable higher safe RPMs?
I first had this question while playing a racing game - it was a touring race with BMW 320i's, and I noticed that I could rev up to 8,500 RPM before shifting gears. Now my car (an older 320i), ...
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