Date: 12/15/1999 12:21 pm -0500 (Wednesday) From: John Hurley To: "PC :gmbulley@BULLEY-HEWLETT.COM".TFS.ACX_HQ; "vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM".TFS.ACX_HQ Subject: Re: RPM vs MPH while we're on the subject, what is the general opinion on what a "safe" (for the drivetrain, not the passengers) speed to cruise at with a 2.1L waterboxer? I've always kept it at 65-70, but would like to cruise around 75 MPH. Will this cause excessive wear and tear on the motor/tranny? Getting ready to leave on the 27th for three months in the westy so i'd like to know what the "best" driving style would be. Thanks >>> "gmbulley@BULLEY-HEWLETT.COM" 12/15/99 11:58AM >>> Sam wrote: I really don't want to drive 3000 miles at at 3800+ rpm. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Who is forcing you to go any speed? 3800 isn't a bad pace for your motor, so is it the speed? If you are more comfortable going with the slower traffic, do so. We usually keep to the right and roll at 65-70 (which has become "slow" in our area). G. Matthew Bulley Bulley-Hewlett Corporate Communications Counselors www.bulley-hewlett.com Cary, NC USA 888.468.4880 tollfree
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