Engine Damage possible?

gatoraviator · 12-29-2010, 11:08 AM

Guys,
just wondering how hard it is to blow/damage the engine. i bring this up because i got stuck on some ice outside my house and i tried the reverse/first gear method multiple times to get out. i was probably on the gas at most 5 seconds each time but honestly wasn't checking the redline/rpms. i'm positive i would've known if i blew the engine, which i didn't since it started up fine the next day. however, i haven't driven around since monday due to the weather. just curious what kind of damage i could've done if i happened to reach redline or stayed over it for a few seconds.

thanks in advance.

Omerta · 12-29-2010, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by gatoraviator

Guys,
just wondering how hard it is to blow/damage the engine. i bring this up because i got stuck on some ice outside my house and i tried the reverse/first gear method multiple times to get out. i was probably on the gas at most 5 seconds each time but honestly wasn't checking the redline/rpms. i'm positive i would've known if i blew the engine, which i didn't since it started up fine the next day. however, i haven't driven around since monday due to the weather. just curious what kind of damage i could've done if i happened to reach redline or stayed over it for a few seconds.

thanks in advance.

because of the rev limiter you are probably fine.

Trier Germany · 12-29-2010, 12:52 PM

You can't hurt this motor by being stuck in the snow. It can take 8400 all day

gatoraviator · 12-29-2010, 01:56 PM

all the replies are much appreciated. i guess i like finding things to stress over.

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Trier Germany Banned 58 Rep 1,084 Posts Drives: 2009 E-90 M3 space gray Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Deutschland KreisTrier auf Autobahn 64 & Tucson AZ iTrader: (1)	You can't hurt this motor by being stuck in the snow. It can take 8400 all day
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gatoraviator THE SWAMP '01 80 Rep 1,419 Posts Drives: '10 Super Silver GTR Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (9)	all the replies are much appreciated. i guess i like finding things to stress over. __________________ 2008 IB E92 ON BLACK\| 6 SPD \| NAVIGATION \| IPOD W/USB \| CF ROOF \| 20% TINT \| 8000K ALPINE HID \| GLOSS BLACK KIDNEYS \| PAINTED REFLECTORS \| PAINTED SIDE GILLS \| TINTED LEDs \| H&R SPRINGS \| VORSTEINER CF TRUNK \| VORSTEINER CF DIFFUSER \| VORSTEINER CF FRONT LIP \| MACHT SCHNELL \| CONTINENTAL \|
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