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HappyWax · 06-03-09, 05:31

Ok so we all know that as an engine gets older the power is "lost" I'm curious to know a couple things:

1. Is there is a general rule of thumb when it comes to how much power is lost over time? -ie Car X has 150hp New from the factory- at 100,000 miles it will produce apx ____ hp. and at 180,000 miles?

2. Is power loss even a relevant, measurable amount?

3. -Is the power lost at the crankshaft or at the wheel (ie the loss of efficiency through out all the moving parts)

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HappyWax Registered User HappyWax is offline Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 218	As engines age... Ok so we all know that as an engine gets older the power is "lost" I'm curious to know a couple things: 1. Is there is a general rule of thumb when it comes to how much power is lost over time? -ie Car X has 150hp New from the factory- at 100,000 miles it will produce apx ____ hp. and at 180,000 miles? 2. Is power loss even a relevant, measurable amount? 3. -Is the power lost at the crankshaft or at the wheel (ie the loss of efficiency through out all the moving parts)