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Tiny
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Thank you for your kindness in offering free advice. No repair involved here - just advice. :-)

I have a 1999 Honda Accord with 36,000 miles and I baby it. It has a 2.3 L V-Tech engine. I feel nervous when the tachometer goes above 2000 rpm, though I rarely go above 3000. Is it bad for the engine to go over 2000 RPM? Am I wasting gas in the 2000 to 3000 RPM range? Are these engines designed to go to 3000?
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Sunday, April 12th, 2015 AT 7:09 PM

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Tiny
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No, you aren't hurting anything. These engines can go much higher without damage. All cars have what is called a RED LINE. That is the danger point that can cause engine failure. On your tachometer, is there anything near the 6K RPM area that is red?
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Sunday, April 12th, 2015 AT 7:35 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for your quick response.

Yes, the red zone is from 6250 to 8000 RPM.

Regards.
Harry
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Monday, April 13th, 2015 AT 10:48 AM
Tiny
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That is the danger zone. If you are below that, everything should be just fine.
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Monday, April 13th, 2015 AT 6:08 PM
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Thank you.

I have added your website to my resources page

Harry
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Monday, April 13th, 2015 AT 8:55 PM
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Thanks, Harry. Have a good day.
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Tuesday, April 14th, 2015 AT 4:43 AM
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Thanks so much for the tee-shirt. I really appreciate it. However, Medium is very tight for me. I should have specified Large, but I always use Medium. Looks as if this supplier's Medium is really Small. :)

Aaah, it is the thought that counts. THANK YOU!

Many regards,
Harry
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Monday, May 4th, 2015 AT 6:19 PM
Tiny
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Harry:
Give them a call. I'm sure they will get you one that fits.
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Wednesday, May 6th, 2015 AT 6:54 PM
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Thanks very much. I will do that. I really appreciate it. I look forward to wearing it.

Harry
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Wednesday, May 6th, 2015 AT 8:28 PM
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I will get you one that fits :)

Have a great day.
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Friday, May 8th, 2015 AT 10:24 AM
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Thanks kindly.

Harry
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Friday, May 8th, 2015 AT 12:23 PM

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