Accelerating Hard
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Accelerating Hard
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I have 99 Ford Explorer with 105,000 miles. I am pretty good about my driving my vehicle, but is it bad to punch on the gas to get to the desired speed that you want to get to ( besides it wasting gas ). Is it hard on the engine for accelerating fast.
I usually don't take off fast from a stop, but when I am on the highway, I don't hesitate to punch the gas to get up to desired speed or if passing vehicles, but I did not know if this is hard on the engine. Should you really accelerate in a more gentle manner until you get to your desired speed?
I have 99 Ford Explorer with 105,000 miles. I am pretty good about my driving my vehicle, but is it bad to punch on the gas to get to the desired speed that you want to get to ( besides it wasting gas ). Is it hard on the engine for accelerating fast.
I usually don't take off fast from a stop, but when I am on the highway, I don't hesitate to punch the gas to get up to desired speed or if passing vehicles, but I did not know if this is hard on the engine. Should you really accelerate in a more gentle manner until you get to your desired speed?
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From: Pauline, South Carolina
Like you said, not great for fuel economy. It will put a little more stress on the drive train, but overall I don't think it should be a problem as long as you're not over revving the engine.
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From: Gilbert, AZ
double post
i'm sure your going to get all kinds of answers on this one.... but im my opinion, a well kept engine (proper maintenance) and tranny won't be harmed by accelerating hard. i speak from experience as i drive my explorer like this and my mustang gt as well.... (V8 in both).
i'm sure your going to get all kinds of answers on this one.... but im my opinion, a well kept engine (proper maintenance) and tranny won't be harmed by accelerating hard. i speak from experience as i drive my explorer like this and my mustang gt as well.... (V8 in both).
