Early shifting

[Sako83]

My 230 88model w124 shifts very fast,when i dont push the throthle very hard it shifts at rpm less than 2000.So it shifts to 4th gear at 40km speed.Is it normal?Also when i kick down and the car is in 4th gear at low speeds it downshift to 3rd gear instead of 2nd and i dont get the desired power.Also i think that the car should downshift when you press the pedal without touching the kick down solenid???My car never downshifts except i touch the kickdown with full pedal force.Does the fast/early shifting of gear at low rpm will decrease the fuel consumption???

[Jackd]

You need to have the Bowlen cable adjusted properly.
JackD

[manny]

Originally posted by Jackd
You need to have the Bowlen cable adjusted properly.
JackD

I'm sure JackD means Bowden cable.

[Jackd]

[Sako83]

So what is the best rpm to shift on slow driving???is it effect fuel consumption???

[Sako83]

My car shifts to 4th gear at 40km/h.Is it normal in normal and slow driving conditions???is it economy fuel when gear shifts early??