Drove from Singapore to Batu Pahat while on 3rd Gear (IS200)

[ZoomP]

Hi guys,

In my stupidity, I may have driven my car in 3rd gear (over 1.5hr) while on NS highway yesterday. No wonder I was consider why my oil temp defi guage was rising towards 100C. In addition, engine was noisy at a higer RPM.

While I didn't realise I was on 3rd gear was mainly due to these two reasons: 1. has not driven to M'sia after I changed to Apexi Open Pod. Thought it was the Pod. 2. I have a full passenger load behind. Normally, it's just my wife and myself.

I only realised that I was on 3rd gear after trying to engine-brake when I reached my destination.

Drove the car today. Doesn't seem like the tranny is spoilt. Still have engine-break when I shift to 3rd gear. I drove all the way from Johor to Spore. Oil temp and RPM seemed normal.

Any suggestions? Good thing I got ATF cooler and my ATF and coolant were changed during my last servicing at 70K.

Should I change my ATF cooler again just be sure? Coming due for my 80K soon.
Thanks guys

 

[dkvcopy]

ZoomP, u r funny lah. U got to teach me one day lah how to drive on 3rd gear all the way on the highway. U reminded me of my uncle whom was also driving on 3rd gear @ 110km/h from JB-Melaka...ehehe...so funny lah the way he told us his story. In my opinion...no need to change the coolant lah. BTW oil temp warning is at 120c...cho dun worry too much.

 

[ZoomP]

Haha.. does sound a bit stupid but it must be one of those days. I am usually very alert when driving. Just did my 80K today and got both engine and atf changed.

 

[Z_Edition]

you changed your engine?

 

[ZoomP]

Oops... meant to say got both engine oil and atf oil changed.

Btw, using Castrol Edge. Very smooth.