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      09-27-2009, 06:56 PM   #235
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Originally Posted by trsbmw View Post
Thanks, I understand the logic behind that. I was just a bit more interested in technical specifics behind why the engine is ill suited under those conditions. The only thing that really makes sense to me is that the oil pressure would be less than optimal at lower RPM's and therefore offer less wear resistance given the extra load.
Load = resistance to the engine's ability to rotate the crank. The more resistance, the more mechanical strain on the internals of the engine. In Eloy's example, it would be knee strain that over time develops into an injury.
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