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How many RPM?
I'm just doing some checking...
on a 83 300 TD on a level road, traveling 80 MPH -- what RPM should I be turning. (approximate) Thanks, Pete |
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Mine turns close to 3500
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Ahhh! Mine is around there too... about 3200 or so! Sounds like it reving high -- but I guess not! Any others?
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Mine runs just shy of 3500, maybe around 3400
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I don't have a working speedo due to my transmission differences, so as a general rule, I have figured the following-
45mph: 2000rpm 65mph: 3000rpm 75mph: 3500rpm 85mph: 4000rpm 95mph: 4500rpm 100mph: 5000rpm. I don't know if any of these numbers are right. I have a few MB people saying 45mph is correct and I have been up to 5100rpm in 4th gear. I have not been given a speeding ticket, yet , so I must be on the right track. I wonder how fast the 5-speed manual version can go? |
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Those sound about right 82-300td, my 84 was about the same however my 83 has slightly different numbers. 65mph => 2800rpms, 70mph => 3000rpms I've never really paid attention to 80mph, my cars normally stay under 65mph as I'm not on the expressways much.
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88 mph = 3,800 rpm
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