what rpm???

[alexirkhin]

i got to thinking today, maybe my tranny isnt messed up (even though throwing a code..)

driving on the freeway, going 60 what rpm is it sopposed to be at, completely stock car
also, same for doing 70, and 80mph, what rpm am i sopposed to run at???

lemme know asap, thanks!!!

[LadybugEwa]

Is this a 2.0L gas engine? What year? Manual or automatic transmission?
Mine is a 2.0L '98 manual. At 60mph it's just below 3000rpm, at 70mph it's just above 3000rpm, at 80mph it's around 3500rpm. This is all in 5th gear. Hope it helps

[Bob]

Originally Posted by LadybugEwa

Is this a 2.0L gas engine? What year? Manual or automatic transmission?
Mine is a 2.0L '98 manual. At 60mph it's just below 3000rpm, at 70mph it's just above 3000rpm, at 80mph it's around 3500rpm. This is all in 5th gear. Hope it helps

Yours is about the exact same as mine I think. I have a 2000 2.0 manual, and she's right at 3,000 at 100kmh (62mph) other then that I would have to go for a cruise to find out. Which maybe I shall in a bit... I know at 130kmh mine's humming up around 3800-3900 though :S.

[Lmhansen]

I have a '98 Automatic 2.fast (yeah, I said it!), and at 80MPH, I'm doing about 3750-3800 rpms. Don't know about the other two, as there's too much traffic at those speeds to check these things

I know this question have been asked before, and in one of the posts there's a link to a site where you can select which NB you have, and it'll tell you all this info.

[alexirkhin]

wow!!! sweet!! so i guess my 4th gear is working then!!!! (is there a 5th???))

i have an automatic 2.0 2002 bug....thanks for the help!!!

[blue'99]

Originally Posted by alexirkhin

wow!!! sweet!! so i guess my 4th gear is working then!!!! (is there a 5th???))

i have an automatic 2.0 2002 bug....thanks for the help!!!

I wish there was a fifth gear in my '99 auto, 4000rpm at 80mph is too high, my '84 Nissam Maxima, 175,000 miles runs under 3000rpm at 80mph, and I think that for normal freeway cruising, the beetle would surly get better mpg at 3000, as opposed to 4000!
Earl

[crissycut2]

Is your Nissan a 6 cylinder car? If it is, the rpm should be right. Four cylinder cars really has higher rpm because of having a smaller engine.

[jazzcat]

like previously said...60 is just below 3K 70 is right around it and 80 is just above


i get best gas mileage keeping it below 3 grand on the highway..car sounds alot quieter too

[blue'99]

Originally Posted by crissycut2

Is your Nissan a 6 cylinder car? If it is, the rpm should be right. Four cylinder cars really has higher rpm because of having a smaller engine.

Yes it is a stright 6, 2.4 liter, and 120 hp, and the wagon weighs about 1000 lbs more than the Beetle, so I don't agree at all!
Earl

[crissycut2]

Yup, bigger engines are designed to have more torque so it could carry a heavier car. Some design are strocker which could vary from piston rods. Shorter ones can haul heavier body but does not necessarily means it's fast. But typical Japanese cars are torky unlike Euros. If the 4 cylinder car will have a lower RPM, it's could be faster and better in mpg BUT it will have a hard time carrying loads or passengers.

[alexirkhin]

sounds good. thanks for the help! (sooo wish it had a 5th thats for sure, it really is kinda loud....)

[Beetlebomb]

I've looked at this issue (freeway rpms) many times whilst driving up 'n down I-5. The tach in my '99 GLS 2.0 5 spd. is at 2900 rpm @ 60, 3400 rpm @ 70 and just about 4000 rpm at 80 mph.