What to check for after WOT runs?
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What to check for after WOT runs?
I was able to take my car up to about 155 before letting off on some country road a few times and ever since something doesn't feel right about the car. No SES lights, everything in the motor bay seems to be fine, no leaks or loose bolts, everything seems to be just as well as before but I'm sensing a slight lag on acceleration now. I checked my oil and was about a few milimeters away from the "add oil" line on the dipstick so I put about half a quart in. It is about time to change it anyways (4000 miles)
My concern is to what kind of maintanence should be performed on the car after pushing my setup to the limit like that. Will high rpms cause the O2s to burn out faster? Spark plugs to stop sparking? Anything in the motor that will let go and cause an air leak? i think i'm just looking for things to go wrong after having a little fun with the car. i'm always hearing from my buddies "don't worry you're stuff is built to handle it" but i'm always a believer in what can wrong will go wrong.
what do you guys usually check for after going wot at the track or mile long runs?
My concern is to what kind of maintanence should be performed on the car after pushing my setup to the limit like that. Will high rpms cause the O2s to burn out faster? Spark plugs to stop sparking? Anything in the motor that will let go and cause an air leak? i think i'm just looking for things to go wrong after having a little fun with the car. i'm always hearing from my buddies "don't worry you're stuff is built to handle it" but i'm always a believer in what can wrong will go wrong.
what do you guys usually check for after going wot at the track or mile long runs?
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i check it daily regardless, i'm always sure to keep it in the "operating range". i blew my first motor out of ignorance and am not about to do it again!
going to change out the spark plugs and wires today and change the oil.
going to change out the spark plugs and wires today and change the oil.
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