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Originally Posted by Tobra View Post
I can see how running low rpms hurts you in the AC cars, wonder what is up with these. Wait a bit until it gets shook out I guess. When the Carrera came out with the chain tensioners, it sort of solved that issue. Maybe the thing to do would be to get a sweet running Boxster S and fix the IMS thing
Keeps the oil film intact at higher rpms?. The lower viscosity and less zddp obviously less good lubricants. One of temp solns was to remove one of ims seals to improve lube. They have beefed up ims' avail too
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