I just purchased a 1989 190E 2.6. Does the trans have a converter lock-up at highway speeds. I have allways driven honda products, and they have a noticeable lock-up. If the trans does not have a lock up, what is the normal engine rpm at 70mph?

Thanks, John

3,000 RPMs at 70 mph is a pretty good number.

Mercedes' rev high on the hwy... it's normal.

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2006 E350 w/ 155k miles (Daily Driver)

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1993 300E 3.2L Sedan w/ close to about 300k miles
2003 E500 Brilliant Silver (Had 217k miles when totalled!)
1989 300E with 289,000 miles (had for <1 yr while in HI)
03 CLK 500 cabrio (Mom's)
2006 C230k (Dad's)
1999 S420 (Mom's/Dad's)
2000 C230k Sport sedans
2001 CLK320 Cabrio (Mom's)
1995 C280 My First Mercedes-Benz... (155k miles. EXCEPTIONAL AUTOMOBILE. Was Very hard to let go of!)

thanks for the help. I was not sure if the rpm's should be so high. Does the trans take Dexron 3 at fluid change?

Thanks again