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Damage?

Tiny
GRIFF57
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  • 2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
  • 200,000 MILES
I drove a friend's 2002 6cyl Monte Carlo for about 100mi on the freeway in 2nd gear. I was unfamiliar with the car and only noticed when the temp began to go up. The car did not shake or make any odd noises. Once I had downshifted, the temp returned to normal and I drove another 100 mi with no problem. The car does not leak any fluids, does not run hot or have any other obvious issues now. Is it safe to say my stupidity did no damage? Other than terrible gas mileage?
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Monday, June 4th, 2012 AT 3:36 PM

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Tiny
SATURNTECH9
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I would say sounds like there wasnt any damage just a the engine running at a higher rpm and sucking the gas tank down at a faster rate.I hope you fillled his gas tank back up.
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Monday, June 4th, 2012 AT 3:40 PM
Tiny
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Oh, I did! And washed the car. Thank you!
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Monday, June 4th, 2012 AT 3:45 PM
Tiny
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Your welcome sounds like you have all your bases covered then.
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Monday, June 4th, 2012 AT 5:00 PM

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