# Accidently drove MY96 Explorer in gear 2 at up to 70mph **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [October 23, 2008, 7:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accidently-drove-my96-explorer-in-gear-2-at-up-to-70mph/21108 "2008-10-23T07:09:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![96ExplorerTime](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/34f0e0/32.png) [@96ExplorerTime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/96ExplorerTime)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2008, 7:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accidently-drove-my96-explorer-in-gear-2-at-up-to-70mph/21108/1 "2008-10-23T07:09:09Z")
Due to environmental conditions and a busy conversation I didn’t notice that it was revving until I heard what seemed to be a belt noise. I immediately stopped until the engine cooled and it seemed to drive ok after that. I am concerned however because the car was sustained at about 65-70 in gear 2 for a couple of minutes… Please advice regarding potential damage and warning signs. Thanks in advance. ---
**Author:** ![mcparadise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mcparadise/32/32_2.png) [@mcparadise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcparadise)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2008, 11:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accidently-drove-my96-explorer-in-gear-2-at-up-to-70mph/21108/2 "2008-10-23T11:30:09Z")
Did the engine overheat? What caused the “belt noise?” There’s not enough information in your post. Normally, driving at 65-70 for a few minutes in second gear would not cause any damage. You’re not the only person who has ever done this. ---
**Author:** ![96ExplorerTime](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/34f0e0/32.png) [@96ExplorerTime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/96ExplorerTime)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2008, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accidently-drove-my96-explorer-in-gear-2-at-up-to-70mph/21108/3 "2008-10-23T17:38:30Z")
Sorry. The engine did register high on the temp gauge but no check gauge warning appeared. I believe the noise was actually a pre-existing condition (there is a small hole in the exhuast line which produces the sound).