[420blazer03]

Ive heard this from multiple different people that “abusing” their chevy truck makes it run better. And I’ve noticed it to be true. When I drive gentle, it makes noises etc. when i thrash on the thing it doesnt give me no lip and just runs like a beast. Discuss.

 

[Gen210]

😳

 

[Big Buford]

😵

 

[2.2s101995]

 

[aitch]

I'll have to ask the Sonoma if it agrees - never broached the subject. I do know, and FWIW, there is a small subset of the population that apparently indulges in that sort of (consensual) behavior.

 

[bk2life]

when i thrash on

all vehicles are designed to run their best on the highway at certain speeds/rpms. Many people never drive their vehicles within those specs.
So, yes, driving the vehicle inside its intended usage makes it happy.
Vehicles that sit, drive short distances, never get up to operating temp, stop and go traffic really do hate life. They are designed for going..

 

[ScottyV1966]

Define "Beat On", "Thrash", Or "Abuse".
In My Personal experience "Stock" Vehicles that are "Abused" and Beat usually don't last as long as vehicles that are modified for the intended Abuse.
My 74 Nova did not Like getting Beat on when i was 16-17. It told me so... Broken U-Joints, Broken Engine Mounts, Bent fan Blades from the 3700 RPM Launch After the Broken Engine Mount,
Front Wheel Bearings "Welded" to the right front Spindle after doing 120mph racing an 83 Mazda RX7 that totally kicked my ***! I even Broke the Shock Mount on the rear axle tube after I put "Air-Shocks" and lifting shackles in and did a Burnout with Studded Snow Tires.. I was not Kind to that car, , Wish I still had it though.