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COLVERT · 8th December 2018, 18:57

Diesel engines normally don't like to be revved that high. It was probably just complaining.--

There is no advantage to treat the engine like a petrol engine as the diesel motor will put out its maximum pulling power at around 3,000rpm. After that the power starts to drop off and you will actually accelerate faster if you change up a gear.

If it is running OK at the moment you probably haven't done it any harm.

8th December 2018, 18:57	#2
COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	Diesel engines normally don't like to be revved that high. It was probably just complaining.-- There is no advantage to treat the engine like a petrol engine as the diesel motor will put out its maximum pulling power at around 3,000rpm. After that the power starts to drop off and you will actually accelerate faster if you change up a gear. If it is running OK at the moment you probably haven't done it any harm.