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Defending The Elio
- Thread starter CompTrex
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that's old school thinking in which I believe .... as to if it is still applicable today
Jim
karl
Elio Addict
Yes.
tonyspumoni
Elio Addict
For one thing, the modern EGR system probably doesn't work terribly well with WOT and a cold engine. I'd worry about extra carbon from inefficienctly burnt fuel depositing on the back of the valves - something that has been a real sore point for direct injection engines. Dunno if the Camaro is or is not DI, but there are a whole range of good reasons other than this to bring a motor to operating temp before hitting the fun pedal too hard.
RUCRAYZE
Elio Addict
LOL- best remarks on the thread!!!When it comes to Elio naysayers, I say who cares? Just make a mental list and they won't get a ride, let alone a test drive.
One of the joys of hitting 66 (and there are damn few) is that you no longer give a f*** about what anyone thinks. It's very liberating.
ElioDigger
Elio Addict
Most of the people who care are positive. some are negative only because if is controversial to the main stream auto industry ( political or otherwise)
ElioDigger
Elio Addict
I feel that WAY AT 50!!!!!! Normally tell them It is a good thing I purchased it rather than you....When it comes to Elio naysayers, I say who cares? Just make a mental list and they won't get a ride, let alone a test drive.
One of the joys of hitting 66 (and there are damn few) is that you no longer give a f*** about what anyone thinks. It's very liberating.
Jeff Porter
Elio Addict
Nice. Here's another idea for a bumper sticker on the F-250:
My other car gets A BIT MORE than 18 mpg. It's an Elio.
Jeff Porter
Elio Addict
I would think for the Elio, we'll just read the owner's manual, and if there's any sort of "breaking in" activities suggested, we'll do it then.
I have seen a few models of car over the years where the owner's manual had various suggestions of "break-in" activities to do. Change the oil a bit sooner than usual for the first 10k miles... for the first 50 miles, don't drive it over 65 mph... etc.