No it wasnt that i was babying it, if it were up to par, then i woulda ran him just to shut him up... but there is a nasty ticking sound that sounds like its coming from the head... so I think it has something to do with the valves, so I'm not get on it hard until i get her fixed... i probably shouldnt even drive her, but i have no other car to drive so theres not much of a choice.