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is it normal having 4,000 rpm while running 90 MPH? My car is A4 2.8Q with 5-speed.

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Old 07-28-2003, 11:55 AM
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is it normal having 4,000 rpm while running 90 MPH? My car is A4 2.8Q with 5-speed.
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which gear?
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5th gear
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Default Sounds about right to me.
Most 6 cyl cars will be geared to sit around 2700 rpms at 60-70 mph in top gear. That allows the engine to provide decent pick up, while still allowing for quiet highway cruising. By the time you get up to 90...sure, the rpms will climb to 4K or more.
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I know 70mph is 3000 rpm
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130mph is around 5200rpm...
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Default About 3700 rpm at 90 mph in my '96 2.8 12v
I think your tachometer is a bit off (not unusual). Double-check by using the C/C display.
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Default yes, that's just right.
65mph at 3000rpm and 5mph for every 200rpm after that. so at 4000rpm, you should be 25mph (5 x 5) faster than 65.
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