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Old 02-02-2012, 10:41 AM
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OK, first off, I googled this for about 20 mins and all I could find was thousands of "Is engine braking bad for your engine, clutch, tranny, etc". Anyways. I just bought a brand new Fiesta (I LOVE it, don't judge me), it's got about 250 miles, and it is completely awful at engine braking. If I'm going down a moderate hill in 2nd gear, it would rev itself up to redline if I let it. Quickly, too. It doesn't even feel like it's trying to slow itself down. Maybe it's cause it's a little 1.6? Or maybe it's just a low compression motor? I hope there isn't a problem with the piston rings sealing properly. Ideas?
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Old 02-07-2012, 10:20 AM
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Sounds like you are demanding to much of the engine. The '10 Focus I had did great at engine braking, as long as it was within the limits of the engine. Don't try comparing it to a V8......
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Old 02-07-2012, 02:23 PM
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Brake pads are so cheap. Why people try to save them at the expense of way more expensive componets is beyond me???
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Old 02-08-2012, 06:46 AM
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X2.....on what they said ^^^^^Plus your gas miledge is affected too.
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