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Old Nov 28, 2014 | 08:40 AM
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Whats your RPM's in 5th gear?
Hello everyone. Ive noticed that when im doing about 70mph the RPMs hit a little over 3000. Does that sound normal or should i follow some steps i read earlier in resetting the shift points on the trans?

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Old Nov 28, 2014 | 09:44 AM
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I'm at 2500 RPM at 65, about 2700 +/- 50 RPMs at 70MPH. Looks like you may be a bit higher than me, but I'm not sure if your engine is different, so it may be normal.
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Old Nov 28, 2014 | 10:13 AM
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Yeah I forgot to mention its a V6 2.6l with a 5 speed auto. I just think that the RPMs maybe a bit too high for that car.
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Old Nov 28, 2014 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Benzomatic76
Yeah I forgot to mention its a V6 2.6l with a 5 speed auto. I just think that the RPMs maybe a bit too high for that car.
It may be just about right. It's only about a 300 RPM difference from mine, and I have the 3.2L V6. Maybe someone else can chime in on this, but maybe the difference in horsepower might have an effect on RPMs in the engine. Example, since you have slightly lower HP, it may need to raise the RPMs to sustain the speed you want.
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my C240-2.6 w/auto tranny is right at 3K RPM @70MPH.
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I'm 3000 rpm at 70 mph also. I have read somewhere on here that it's normal
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Your slightly higher RPM is probably due to gearing of the 4-Matic. All the same, that is normal RPM range for US Spec 2.6.
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Decided to check today and I am at about 75MPH when the engine is at 3000RPMs. Only different because of the engines.
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Originally Posted by neurodave
Decided to check today and I am at about 75MPH when the engine is at 3000RPMs. Only different because of the engines.
of course if the road is not level (going up a slight incline) will increase your RPM to maintain the same speed..
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I have a 2003 C240, at 70mph, my rpms are at 3000. It's quite normal, but it's still quite high.
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Thanks guys, at least we know its running normal.
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Well, I actually saw a video of a 2002 coupey in italy that was exactly that.
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