[V6-12v] RPM/MPH - Transmission Question

[James4ihl at aol.com]

Dave --

I don't know about an auto, but my manual non-quattro runs at about 3000 or 
thereabouts at around 65 mph, if that helps. Sounds like you're not too far 
out, certainly not enough to cause concern.

James

In a message dated 02/04/2004 1:29:17 am, david at styletrack401k.com writes:


> I was wondering how fast the engine should spin at say 65 mph on an
> auto/non-quattro.  We spent December in the UK and when I got back it seemed
> to be spinning at about 3000 rpm or just above.  I think that is higher than
> it should be/used to be.  I also have a V8Quattro that runs about 2500 rpm
> at 65, and I think the transmission is basically the same.  It feels like
> the lock up torque converter works, but am not sure.
>