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Originally Posted by Grug556
Its not an absolute. Many factors at play here. I get what your saying. Ive had a some motors in the past that were driven the bulk of their life at very high speeds, the internals looked almost new, no carbon, no sludge etc. Granted high rpm runs with dirty oil or low grade oil and yes things can get burnt up.
Hey who cares we all drive buses so its not like we are gonna win any speed comps with it. This has to be the first vehicle Ive bought that I actually enjoy driving slow.
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I have to chime in briefly. I have a 2006 Scion xA 5-speed. I was concerned when I first bought it (used) that it might experience high engine wear because it's running 3500 RPM at 70 MPH in 5th gear, 4000 at 80 MPH. Thankfully, at 215k it doesn't use any more oil than it did at 100k - maybe 1/2 quart between oil changes, which is normal, I think. Not a pro or con statement, just my experience.
