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Downshifting at high rpm's on my civic si?
Well i have a 2002 civic si, and when i pass on the freeway or need the boost, i usually downshift to pick up faster.
And today to see whats up, i down shifted from 2nd to 1st and the rpm's went up high, and almost redlined.
I dont punch it all the time, im just worried if doing this to my car shortens the life like crazy, becuase my car is my love and i want it to last as long as i can.
Ps, since is an si, is it ok to redline? people tell me so but im just worried about killing the life, thanks
-Marcus
5 Answers
- 10 years agoFavorite Answer
Don't downshift to 1st Problem solved. You're welcome
Source(s): Common sense - Anonymous10 years ago
i would not redline it on a regular basis. if you're not racing or in an emergency i would keep the rpm's away from the redline
Source(s): mustang owner - 10 years ago
you have to listen to your engine.be one with it.you don't wan't to always redline especially when your downshifting you''ll prob. blow your engine or kill your pistons
- Anonymous10 years ago
relax,
drive it like you stole it.
but keep an eye on the oil level, v-tec engines are known to use a little oil.
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- 10 years ago
never downshift to 1st,,,,btw=when you go to sale this car,,dont mention any of this....
