GaryJG

Does anyone know if it's normal to have car shift between 4200 and 5400 rpm's when in sport mode. Say like going from 0 to 60. Also is it normal to hold gear for so long?

Thanks

premier3IS

Yes, sport mode will shift at higher RPM. It holds the gear longer to give it power since you're in Sport, but I've noticed sometimes it shifts at lower rpms as well.

GaryJG

Yes. It only does it when I drive full throttle. I thought 5,000 rpm's may have been too high. I guess normal for that type of driving in that mode

MX73

It will go all the way to redline if you want it to. Sports mode will hold the gears a lot longer and shift the shifting points higher in the RPM range, depending on throttle position.

The IS transmission has a G sensor that will hold the gear when you're cornering or driving on curvy roads.

GaryJG

I guess I step on it too hard. I still didn't think rpms would go over 5,000. Maybe because it'sa 4 cylinder.

GaryJG

So it's normal to have car hit 5500 rpm's when pushing it hard? Can an auto actually get close to red line?

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yardie876

As mentioned, the transmission will take the engine all the way to redline, especially in sport. It’s completely fine.

Sheddy

If you disable traction completely and switch to manual gear shift you can take the car into redline, but it will bounce off around 6200rpm.

premier3IS

No need to turn off traction control to redline. Just switch to manual like you mentioned, and step on in. Whatever method you prefer works.

arentz07

Oh yeah. If you floor it, particularly in sport, it'll go all the way (or very close). There's nothing wrong with that as long as you're not beating on it every day. I'm surprised it's actually shifting around 5000 if you are flooring it, since I would expect it to go all the way to redline if the pedal is indeed all the way down.

GaryJG

Thanks for the replies. I was just worried that my car may be slipping or something. I didn't think it would go do high so easily, but then again I Never had a semi-performance type of car. Plus it only has 3900 miles. Should be fine...

GaryJG

The reason I ask is because this came up a couple of weeks ago. Lexus said the code was due to possibly a bad tank of gas. I always buy 91 octane. Maybe I just won't use 76 brand gas anymore. Either way it seemed to run fine now. I really not too worried as the car is a lease and still under warranty, but I want it to run optimal for the remaining 2 plus years that I have to drive.

dteskmo

That message came up because it's a 4 cylinder. Lexus wants you to "Visit the Dealer" to upgrade to a 350. Sorry, I just couldn't resist

GaryJG

So true. But my insurance would of went up 50 bucks a month. Plus I got the car for $32,800. Roughly $7,000 off MSRP...

Sheddy

Don't let them troll you! lol