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HDi fun · 20-03-2008, 07:05 AM

Driving to the red line should not hurt a modern engine. The red starts at the maximum safe engine speed. Clearly going to the limiter or repeatedly into the red band could cause damage.

The most important thing is to stay well off the revs until the thing is properly warmed up. And keep your oil level up to max if you're a regular visitor to the red.

20-03-2008, 07:05 AM	#23 (permalink)
HDi fun Moderator The Torque Meister Car: Peugeot 406 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SOUTH EAST Posts: 1,830	Re: Red Lining Driving to the red line should not hurt a modern engine. The red starts at the maximum safe engine speed. Clearly going to the limiter or repeatedly into the red band could cause damage. The most important thing is to stay well off the revs until the thing is properly warmed up. And keep your oil level up to max if you're a regular visitor to the red.