'I'm a mechanic and this is why driving too slowly is very bad for your car'
While mechanics often advise drivers to slow down and avoid high revving, one of the most popular car experts on YouTube has suggested a high-speed run can be useful.
One of the most popular motoring YouTubers has given short-distance drivers a helpful tip that can help to prevent expensive breakdowns.
Scotty Kilmer has been a mechanic for more than 50 years, regularly posting videos in which he shares tips to cut motoring bills and avoid causing damage.
In a recent video, Scotty suggests that drivers should not be afraid to occasionally rev their car, stating that many modern engines are designed to be used at high speeds.
He explained: "I'm going to show you why driving your car faster is often good for your car. It doesn't matter if you own a lowly [Toyota] Matrix or a Lexus, modern enignes are made to run at higher speeds to exercise themselves.
"If you only drive at 30mph or less, your engine can actually get clogged up with carbon deposits. When you drive at highway speeds, gasoline [petrol], which is actually a good solvent, can actually clean the valves and piston rings as you drive."
Whilst motorists are typically advised to shift gears at low revs wherever possible to improve fuel economy and lower emissions, Scotty noted that there are times where harsher driving can be beneficial.
Since most modern engines are capable of being ran at much higher revs, shifting gears too soon can cause carbon deposits to build up on components over time.
This in turn can lead to drivers experiencing a loss in power, worsened fuel economy and faults caused by limited airflow, such as additional stalling and misfiring.
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Later in the video, Scotty recommended that drivers who typically travel at slower speeds should look underneath the oil cap for traces of water.
He continued: "Now, if you take the oil cap off, and instead of seeing oil like this you see white frothy stuff, that means there is water condensation in the oil. When you're driving at faster speeds for an hour or more, the engine gets hot enough that it actually evapourates the water and it goes away.
"It may not be politically correct, but this is known as an 'Italian tune-up'. So, driving your car fast on the highway is a good thing - just don't blame me if you get a speeding ticket."
