Originally Posted By: circuitsmith
Originally Posted By: supton
I don't think I agree. I beat on my Camry and it still gets 30mpg. Occasional WOT isn't going to destroy mpg. Usually pundits point out that avoiding jackrabbit starts and high speed driving will gain 10% in mpg. Whenever I slow down and accelerate at a normal clip, it's about that 10% savings that they talk about. 10% is nice but it's not that massive, not for the average commuter (whose other bills dwarf the gas bill).
But my point is with your MPFI Camry you don't have to worry about problems like carbon deposits if you choose to drive gently all the time.
I thought those kind of issues went away with carburetors.
You have a choice. Drive it hard, or not.
Yes, and nothing stays the same but change.
You still have a choice. You just run a risk that (potentially) you may need more engine work than not. Potentially.