How many RPM's at 70 mph is normal
04-08-14, 10:58 AM
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How many RPM's at 70 mph is normal
I have a 1995 LS400 with 158,200 mi I bought last week and my tach reads 3100 rpm at 70 is this about right for this car?
04-08-14, 11:23 AM
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Yeah. In those older models with the 4 speed transmission that is pretty normal.
04-08-14, 11:32 AM
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actually that seems high. i have a 97 with a 4speed and i recall it should be under 3k at 70mph, about 2.8k.
04-08-14, 11:55 AM
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make sure your overdrive is on and working, 3100 is too high
04-09-14, 07:31 AM
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I will check it out thanks
04-09-14, 01:14 PM
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04-09-14, 02:52 PM
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I get 2250 rpm@ 70 mph. Stock tires. Mine's a 91.
04-09-14, 02:54 PM
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Just checked it on the way home. 2300 rpms at 70 mph in my 99 with standard 16 inch tires: Michelin MXV4. 225/60. V rated. Smooth as silk.
04-09-14, 03:21 PM
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any 98-up cars are not relevant to this as they have a 5th gear. oh how i wish i had a 5th gear for better mileage!
04-10-14, 12:38 AM
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I also get 2250rpm. Stock ucf10.
04-10-14, 03:22 AM
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04-10-14, 03:40 AM
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mine? yeah rims are the stock 16s and all that.
04-10-14, 03:59 AM
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96 LS, Stock 16s, 2250 on the button.
04-10-14, 08:09 AM
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Not that you need another, but I'm jun the 2200 range in my stock 95 as well.
04-10-14, 08:43 AM
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I have a 1995 LS400 with 158,200 mi I bought last week and my tach reads 3100 rpm at 70 is this about right for this car?
The chart below is for a 95 JDM. It tells almost everything. Period.
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04-08-14, 10:58 AM
How many RPM's at 70 mph is normal
