How do you drive your omega?

[05omegav6]

in D. Try not to go above 2k revs round town due to liking money to go on other things other than fuel.

I reckon driving around at under 2,000 r.p.m. is bad for an engine, especially a v6.

Explain please

Something to do with noise it makes as you accelerate through 4k if the car makes you smile, you're more likely to look after it

Seriously though, if you actually use the potential, it stops things like the breathers and oilways from clogging up 

[TheBoy]

Seeing as mine lives near the redline most of the time, I'd love Brikhead's 2k theory to be true, but sadly, in reality, I suspect its not

[Webby the Bear]

as long as your service schedule reflects the driving you do i would think that keeping the revs low is a plus for the engine. The biggest thing for your engine apart from ensuring you dont sever fuel lines like me is very very regular oil changes and breather cleans. And the bonus is its easy to do even for a complete novice. I personally think some level of maintenance should be mandatory as part of the driving test.

[05omegav6]

Moderation  using 99% of the potential 99% of the time will probably be over doing it ,
However, Tunnie stylee will potentially see that one clogged up before it gets to its next cambelt change 

[Lazydocker]

Moderation  using 99% of the potential 99% of the time will probably be over doing it ,
However, Tunnie stylee will potentially see that one clogged up before it gets to its next cambelt change 

Oh dear

[Manual Elite V6]

Driving hard constantly is obviously not good for the engine, also driving with the revs constantly low is also not so good for the engine as I was told when in college, it is good to open the engine up to its full potential every so often.

[cem_devecioglu]

normally calm and silent.. unless someone tailgates me.. (fuel is 1.65 here)

last week some bmw push me .. I turned a very crowded and narrow street corner with full throttle (and reasonable clutch) sideways.. never done this to my tyres (except rental cars)

[albitz]

Mine lives around the lower end of the rev range most of the time and every time I clean the breathers,they are almost as clean & clear as the last time they were done.
Its a big semi luxury barge.Dont see the point of trying to convince myself its a TVR/Lotus Elise or similar tbh.
If I wanted to drive seriously quickly I wouldnt drive an Omega.Just my opinion of course.
I would be interested to see proper engineering info/evidence from someone like Kevin Wood or MarkDTM on this theory about constantly driving at low revs not eing good for the engine,as I (with little real knowledge) cant see any logic to it.

[Entwood]

Agreed .. a good blast every so often will often do a lot of good.....

Increased oil pressure will clear out oilways that may be starting to crud up
Increased oil pressure will exercise the pressure relieve valve and ensure it is ready for when it is needed
Higher exhaust temperatures will clean the cat (and on DBW cars prevent 0420/0430 codes )
Increased cylinder temps will clean the plugs and remove fouling

How often has advice been given that on a borderline emissions MOT to "drive it like you stole it" or "an italian tune up" before trying again ??



There also used to be a theory that a a machine running at almost constant RPM will settle into a wear pattern that does not use the design range, changing RPM ensures the wear is more evenly spread .. a bit like lane one of the motorway having the grooves as most of the traffic is always there .. the other lanes are less used so have less wear, if all 3 lanes were used the wear would be even across them

[Webby the Bear]

Mine lives around the lower end of the rev range most of the time and every time I clean the breathers,they are almost as clean & clear as the last time they were done.
Its a big semi luxury barge.Dont see the point of trying to convince myself its a TVR/Lotus Elise or similar tbh.
If I wanted to drive seriously quickly I wouldnt drive an Omega.Just my opinion of course.
I would be interested to see proper engineering info/evidence from soeone like Kevin Wood or MarkDTM on this theory about constantly driving at low revs not eing good for the engine,as I (with little real knowledge) cant see any logic to it.

+1.

Although I have to say I agree with Taxi that, with pretty much anything, moderation is key. 

[albitz]

Mine lives around the lower end of the rev range most of the time and every time I clean the breathers,they are almost as clean & clear as the last time they were done.
Its a big semi luxury barge.Dont see the point of trying to convince myself its a TVR/Lotus Elise or similar tbh.
If I wanted to drive seriously quickly I wouldnt drive an Omega.Just my opinion of course.
I would be interested to see proper engineering info/evidence from soeone like Kevin Wood or MarkDTM on this theory about constantly driving at low revs not eing good for the engine,as I (with little real knowledge) cant see any logic to it.

+1.

Although I have to say I agree with Taxi that, with pretty much anything, moderation is key. 

Including moderation ?

[Brikhead]

why would it be bad? I thought the less strain you put on any engine the better surely? Just thinkin out loud :-)

Engines are designed to run at high r.p.m. not allowing them to operate as they were designed can cause problems.

Have you never heard of an Italian tune up? It cures allsorts of problems from failed M.O.T. emissions to sticky timing chain tensioners.

[Brikhead]

How often has advice been given that on a borderline emissions MOT to "drive it like you stole it" or "an italian tune up" before trying again ??

Indeed, modern cars WILL break down if not driven above a certain R.P.M. (a lot more than 2k), due to d.p.f. regen...

[Webby the Bear]

why would it be bad? I thought the less strain you put on any engine the better surely? Just thinkin out loud :-)

Engines are designed to run at high r.p.m. not allowing them to operate as they were designed can cause problems.

Have you never heard of an Italian tune up? It cures allsorts of problems from failed M.O.T. emissions to sticky timing chain tensioners.

Very true, but shouldn't these things be addressed if you're on a strict service routine?

ps, i know how these debates can escalate on here  ......i'm not arguing just trying to understand 

[Andy B]

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Sport mode does little more than just letting it rev to red line and holding gears longer

What else would you suggest for a 'sportier' drive? That's exactly whay you want it to do, and exactly what you'd do in a 3 pedal car if you want to drive faster