Is This RPM Normal?
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Is This RPM Normal?
I just bought an automatic 2000 Prelude for my daily driver. While driving on the highway at around 70-80 mph, I notice the rpm is around 4000. Is that normal because it can't be good for fuel economy can it? Any help is appreciated.
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Re: Is This RPM Normal? (Phaze5ive)
I don't know about chik cars, but with a 5-speed transmission it works like this:
40mph = 2000 RPM
50mph = 2500 RPM
60mph = 3000 RPM
70mph = 3500 RPM
80mph = 4000 RPM
and so on
40mph = 2000 RPM
50mph = 2500 RPM
60mph = 3000 RPM
70mph = 3500 RPM
80mph = 4000 RPM
and so on
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Re: Is This RPM Normal? (Kronn 98SH)
^x2
as for fuel economy....preludes arent that great on gas to begin w/....relative to civics, integras, etc. if i drive my car non stop on the freeway i can get about 380-390miles off one fill up. city/freeway 50/50....i can get around 350-360miles from a fill up. thats about 29-30mpg freeway....~27mpg city
as for fuel economy....preludes arent that great on gas to begin w/....relative to civics, integras, etc. if i drive my car non stop on the freeway i can get about 380-390miles off one fill up. city/freeway 50/50....i can get around 350-360miles from a fill up. thats about 29-30mpg freeway....~27mpg city
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Re: Is This RPM Normal? (astrophillio)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by astrophillio »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">^x2
as for fuel economy....preludes arent that great on gas to begin w/....relative to civics, integras, etc. if i drive my car non stop on the freeway i can get about 380-390miles off one fill up. city/freeway 50/50....i can get around 350-360miles from a fill up. thats about 29-30mpg freeway....~27mpg city</TD></TR></TABLE>
that's damn good for a prelude. i'm getting 280 a tank. 40/60 city/fw. let's not make this into another mpg thread.
as for fuel economy....preludes arent that great on gas to begin w/....relative to civics, integras, etc. if i drive my car non stop on the freeway i can get about 380-390miles off one fill up. city/freeway 50/50....i can get around 350-360miles from a fill up. thats about 29-30mpg freeway....~27mpg city</TD></TR></TABLE>
that's damn good for a prelude. i'm getting 280 a tank. 40/60 city/fw. let's not make this into another mpg thread.
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Re: Is This RPM Normal? (ethereal2pt2)
LOL @ mpg thread.
They are higher reving motors if you've come from a domi (domestic)
At 120 Kp/H im at 3750 in 5th gear. Sorry I don't got that in miles. You can do the conversion. I think your 4k is about right.
I get almost 560 km's highway per 50 litres of gas. so about 10.+ km's/litre as far as fuel economy which seems about right where yours is. I wouldn't worry too much, I think things are fine with your lude.
They are higher reving motors if you've come from a domi (domestic)
At 120 Kp/H im at 3750 in 5th gear. Sorry I don't got that in miles. You can do the conversion. I think your 4k is about right.
I get almost 560 km's highway per 50 litres of gas. so about 10.+ km's/litre as far as fuel economy which seems about right where yours is. I wouldn't worry too much, I think things are fine with your lude.
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Re: Is This RPM Normal? (mattsnooz)
i get great 
gas mileage on the high way. but when im on the high way every one gets pissed off b.c im doing 45 mph but im between like 2-2500 rpm.... but hey when they start payin for my gas ill speed up 
gas mileage on the high way. but when im on the high way every one gets pissed off b.c im doing 45 mph but im between like 2-2500 rpm.... but hey when they start payin for my gas ill speed up
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Re: Is This RPM Normal? (lrayford)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by lrayford »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i get great gas mileage on the high way. but when im on the high way every one gets pissed off b.c im doing 45 mph but im between like 2-2500 rpm.... but hey when they start payin for my gas ill speed up </TD></TR></TABLE>
As long as you aren't in the left lane, you don't have to worry about me seeing you do that.
gas mileage on the high way. but when im on the high way every one gets pissed off b.c im doing 45 mph but im between like 2-2500 rpm.... but hey when they start payin for my gas ill speed up </TD></TR></TABLE>As long as you aren't in the left lane, you don't have to worry about me seeing you do that.
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