What Damage Does Low Gear with High RPM Cause to a Car?
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The damage caused by low gear with high RPM to a car includes: 1. Wasting gasoline; 2. Increasing the car's fuel consumption; 3. Causing a large amount of carbon deposits. The car's gear, also known as the transmission, refers to the car device used to change gear sizes. Car gears are divided into automatic transmission gears and manual transmission gears. Automatic transmission gears include P, R, N, D, 2, 1, or L, etc. The P gear is used for parking, utilizing a mechanical device to lock the car's rotating parts, preventing the car from moving. Manual transmission gears include 1st gear, 2nd gear, 3rd gear, 4th gear, 5th gear, and R gear, where gears 1 to 5 are forward gears, and R is the reverse gear.
I've been driving for over 20 years, and this habit of low gear with high RPM is really not good. The most common issue is accelerated engine wear, because at high RPM, metal parts experience increased friction and temperatures soar, easily damaging piston rings or bearings. Over time, this leads to increased noise and higher fuel consumption. I've seen several cars break down prematurely because of this. Additionally, when the radiator can't keep up with cooling, the engine may overheat, affecting both performance and safety. I recommend driving more gently and regularly maintaining engine oil and the cooling system to avoid unexpected repair costs. Don't underestimate daily habits—they can determine how long your car lasts.
