Date:         Tue, 12 Oct 2004 22:27:36 -0400
Reply-To:     Cory Sammons <slagskot@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Cory Sammons <slagskot@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: confession of a speeder Redux was safe RPM
Comments: To: ROBERT DONALDS <donalds1@VERIZON.NET>
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On 10/10/04 1:21 PM, "ROBERT DONALDS" <donalds1@VERIZON.NET> wrote:

> SO lets hear it tell me your story of speed and daring
> . I will start with mine I often travel at 75 to 80 MPH  4200 to 4600 RPM and
> have been very lucky not have been stopped for speeding on the highway in may
> years Knock on wood. My van is not equipped with an oil temp gauge but I'm
> sure I'm pushing my luck with both engine oil temps and the faster miles an
> hour I go. I never travel without first changing the oil 20/50 any brand

I can pretty much echo the above statement
Fresh 20/50 and I plan on cruising at about 75mph per the speedo
Who knows how accurate it is, but I spend most of my non-uphill time in the
left lane
Since I donšt have a tach, I donšt know what the rpms are
My temp gauge never goes above 1/2 on a hot day and usually sticks around
1/3
This is a manual tranny
Lets just say I'm not looking for a new engine yet (about 100k on rebuilt)
I wont make any bolder statements as there is not enough wood to knock on

Cory Sammons
84 Westy
99 New Beetle
Gardiner, NY