Rev'ing the E90 in park, how bad is it?

cloakster · 04-16-2009, 08:52 PM

My friend and I were rev'ing our engines, while in park just for the fun of it and to hear that great sound. The cars were sitting in the parking lot for a couple hrs, so how bad is that for the engine? It was just for like 10 secs.

PS: Im a noob to cars, trying to learn a lot more, but still don't really know much so you'll probably see a lot more silly questions from me :P

ejazbmw · 04-16-2009, 09:02 PM

i think you might have to replace the whole engine now sorry

wj4 · 04-16-2009, 09:02 PM

Ricer alert.

You didn't state how high you revved up too, the engine works base on RPM load.

Bimmer Nerd · 04-16-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by wj4

Ricer alert.

You didn't state how high you revved up too, the engine works base on RPM load.

LOOL

you are going to get eaten here if you post noob questions like that lol,its better to ask an educated friend who knows at least a little bit about cars.

anyways, it is bad for the engine but nothing to be worried about just don't do it occasionally, don't go really high in RPM's when you are revving, bmw engines are designed to take that kind of beating no need to worry.

Aurora Bearialis · 04-16-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by wj4

Ricer alert.

You didn't state how high you revved up too, the engine works base on RPM load.

cloakster · 04-16-2009, 09:18 PM

If only i had friends who knew a lot about cars :P

It was at around 6000 RPM. And for those who actually answered my question, thx

shift330 · 04-16-2009, 09:18 PM

Oh jeez! Are you 15 or 16?

cloakster · 04-16-2009, 09:18 PM

17. I can see im not liked here :P

noro · 04-16-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cloakster

My friend and I were rev'ing our engines, while in park just for the fun of it and to hear that great sound. The cars were sitting in the parking lot for a couple hrs, so how bad is that for the engine? It was just for like 10 secs.

PS: Im a noob to cars, trying to learn a lot more, but still don't really know much so you'll probably see a lot more silly questions from me :P

Low temp is the killer. You shouldn't be revving it high when the oil temp isn't up to norm. Other than that it isn't as bad as it is retarded.

canucklion · 04-16-2009, 09:25 PM

I think you might be right

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Originally Posted by cloakster

17. I can see im not liked here :P

ScheerSpeed · 04-16-2009, 09:25 PM

as long as she's warm you should be fine

Neutrino45 · 04-16-2009, 09:31 PM

I hope you're not still in the break in period...

shift330 · 04-16-2009, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cloakster

17. I can see im not liked here :P

Just think b4 you post. I don't make decisions based off one post but please don't make it a habbit to ask really silly questions as we already have enough people here who love to do that all day long.

Your engine is probably fine unless you red-lined it and held it down for a while.

cloakster · 04-16-2009, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Neutrino45

I hope you're not still in the break in period...

Its 3 years old so its not.

@shift330, i will take that into consideration next time.

MCMLXXXIX · 04-16-2009, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Neutrino45

I hope you're not still in the break in period...

nah hes got a 330. LOL he better not still be in break in

canucklion · 04-16-2009, 09:39 PM

Just because of your reply to shift330, you're good in my book

A lot of noobs come in here, asks a noobie question, and when people rain down on them, they act all pissy. I respect the fact that you can take a good ribbing and not cry like a lil' bitch.

welcome aboard cloakster.

edit: to answer your question, you're fine, and like noro said, it's more retarded than damaging.

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Originally Posted by cloakster

Its 3 years old so its not.

@shift330, i will take that into consideration next time.

Craig@SupremePower · 04-16-2009, 09:46 PM

+1..

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Originally Posted by ScheerSpeed

as long as she's warm you should be fine

shift330 · 04-16-2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by cloakster

Its 3 years old so its not.

@shift330, i will take that into consideration next time.

Good save.

And some advice: The

function in the upper right hand corner can save you from having people bitch at you for posting something that's been asked or shared 10k+ times. And I'm not making accusations, just trying to save you from some common pitfalls around here. And never, ever, ever post the Audi vs. BMW ad!

cloakster · 04-16-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by shift330

And never, ever, ever post the Audi vs. BMW ad!

lol, when i was looking through the forums, there were like 5+ topics on that, which got merged. Though i do think BMW deserves tons of threads for owning Audi

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Originally Posted by canucklion

Just because of your reply to shift330, you're good in my book. A lot of noobs come in here, asks a noobie question, and when people rain down on them, they act all pissy. I respect the fact that you can take a good ribbing and not cry like a lil' bitch.

welcome aboard cloakster.

Thanks

And thx to everyone who replied to my question.

cloakster · 04-16-2009, 10:26 PM

Then wouldn't i have to hold the brake and isn't that worse? Or am i wrong?

canucklion · 04-16-2009, 10:29 PM

you put your car in N while on a flat surface

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Then wouldn't i have to hold the brake and isn't that worse? Or am i wrong?

cloakster · 04-16-2009, 10:32 PM

Good point.

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