Engine RPMs?

94,500 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHRIS BONNELL
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When driving the car at 80KPH the RPMs are just over 2,000 and when it’s at 90 it’s like about 2.5k, is this normal for the car?
Aug 12, 2023 at 9:43 PM
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It sounds like the transmission is not shifting into overdrive, can you count the shifts to confirm there should be 4 shifts. Also, let's run the codes to see if any are stored.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Also check the transmission fluid level.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-and-add-transmission-fluid

Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so I can hear the RPM noise? That way I can tell for sure what's going on. You can upload it here with your response.

Please go over these guides and get back to us.
Aug 14, 2023 at 5:52 AM
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