Ultramiler

My ES300 seems to drag out the gears, it will sometimes cruise at 2,500-3,500 RPM. I am just wondering what everyone else's shift points are, at what RPM/Speed do you shift into what gear? Just to be clear I am talking about automatic transmission.

ES300NZ

Mine does that when the overdrive isn't on, but yep, I've seen 2,500rpm cruises, not 3,500rpm though, that's quite high.

lostape45

I'm a very observant person so I'll share my notices.
Under normal acceleration
1-2: 2500
2-3: 2750
3-4: 3250

Under harder acceleration
1-2: 3250
2-3: 3500
3-4: 3500

Just how I drive. At 70mph on the highway I cruise at about 2750rpms, around 65mph at about 2500.

jltait

Make sure your overdrive is on and that you're transmission fluid is not low.

Ultramiler

Thanks for the replies, I will have to take note what all my shift points are next time I drive. I just noticed that it seemed a little high, but I just got the car so I might not be used to it. I think I was going about 40mph and it was at like 2800rpm and not shifting even when I let off the gas slightly. It does shift, and it isn't exhibiting slipping or hard shifting so I think it is ok.

lostape45

2800 at 40mph is not normal. Is this all the time or just when you first start it? When it's cold the transmission doesn't shift into 4th/overdrive until it's warmed up. I haven't taken note of any exact rpms at 40mph but they should be under 2000.

Ultramiler

This seems to only happen when it is cold. When I say cold I mean left outside overnight in negative temps.

I think the 3,500 May have just been s fluke, but 2,800 happens whenever it's real cold

lostape45

Until the transmission warms up, it won't shift to 4th gear to protect itself. The engine is revved high so the transmission heats up quicker too. It's only noticeable like you said, when it's extremely cold outside.