Hi,
I took a 2006 diesel auto out for a test drive on Saturday, with a view to buying it. Standard UK spec car running 275/60 18 tyres. It seemed to be revving on the high side. Reading the speedometer and rev counter it was running at 3000 rpm @ 70 mph so approx. 23 mph/1000 rpm. The gear changes were very smooth up and down the box.
Can anyone tell me why it should be revving so high? I have my suspicions but I'd rather not prejudice anyone's answer.
What revs should a diesel five speed auto 100 series be doing at 70mph or 100km/hr if you are in Europe?
It's looking as though I'll be keeping my 80 series for a while longer (212,000 miles and going very well.)
Many thanks, Gareth.
I took a 2006 diesel auto out for a test drive on Saturday, with a view to buying it. Standard UK spec car running 275/60 18 tyres. It seemed to be revving on the high side. Reading the speedometer and rev counter it was running at 3000 rpm @ 70 mph so approx. 23 mph/1000 rpm. The gear changes were very smooth up and down the box.
Can anyone tell me why it should be revving so high? I have my suspicions but I'd rather not prejudice anyone's answer.
What revs should a diesel five speed auto 100 series be doing at 70mph or 100km/hr if you are in Europe?
It's looking as though I'll be keeping my 80 series for a while longer (212,000 miles and going very well.)
Many thanks, Gareth.