Does driving at 150 km/h on the highway damage the car?
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Driving at 150 km/h on the highway can damage the car and affect the engine's lifespan. Here are specific car maintenance tips: 1. Pay attention to the dashboard: While driving, monitor the information on the car's dashboard, especially the water temperature gauge, oil light, and charging indicator. Address any abnormalities promptly and control the engine's RPM to avoid high-speed operation. 2. Mind fuel quality: Use high-quality fuel when refueling. Low-quality fuel can cause excessive carbon buildup in the combustion chamber, fuel injectors, intake manifold, and valves, leading to unstable idling and difficulty in acceleration. High-quality fuel does not necessarily mean high-octane fuel; follow the fuel grade recommendations in the car's maintenance manual. 3. Warm up the engine: In cold conditions, warm up the engine appropriately to ensure it operates at normal working temperature, reducing operational resistance and abnormal wear, thereby extending the engine's lifespan.
I've been driving long-haul trucks for over a decade, and maintaining 150 km/h (actually referring to kilometers per hour) really takes a toll on the vehicle. Running at such high engine speeds for extended periods can easily trigger overheating warnings in older trucks, cause tires to wear out twice as fast, and brake pads to wear out quickly. The most dangerous part is the inability to stop in emergencies - stopping distance from 100 km/h is over 20 meters longer than from 120 km/h. I've seen too many truck tire blowouts from speeding, with even the wheel rims getting deformed. For heavy vehicles like tankers, I'd recommend not exceeding 120 km/h at all. For passenger cars, occasional bursts of speed might not cause major issues, but never try to imitate those reckless driving videos online - engine seizure repairs will hurt your wallet badly.
