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thoughts on high speed cruising. 120-130

posted by  Patrick of Mtl on  Thu Aug 4 05:23 CST 2005
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So, now that my wagon is running so smooth, it seems to want to go faster and faster. As I was cruising down the highway last night at 85 mph (4200 rpm) I started thinking maybe this isn't the best thing I could be doing to Julius.
Is it Irv who has the Guiness record volvo?
WHat kind of speeds does he run at?
I guess this kind of cruising might burn an exhaust valve one day, but really with the o.d. and everything it really doesn't seem to be working that hard (temp stays rock steady day or night at these speeds) and oil consumption does not increase. FYI, J is all greased up and lubricated stem to stern as I am a big believer in preventative maintenance.
I guess the other reason to stop driving like this is one of these days I will get a wicked ticket.
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Patrick, '68 220, '83 245, '92 Eurovan (work truck).






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