I´ve run mine at 65 mph for long distances with no ill effects. I use synthetic motor oil. I can get a top speed of about 80 mph. Mine is a 97 with about 4,000 miles on it.
The biggest problem I´m having is corrosion control. I live near the ocean and the salt air is not good. A good spray paint in a can is \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\
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