Should my 1970 2002 BMW be turning 5000rpms at 55 mph?

Asked by bmwz3owns May 14, 2012 at 09:14 PM about the 1970 BMW 2002

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Peter answered 12 years ago

I assume this is an automatic transmission . so does it shift ? If you can feel it shift three or four times then your tachometer is outta whack . but check your tranny fluid (should be red in color and smell it on the dipstick . ) If it smells like a burned up electric motor ,its bad news

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Chuck answered 12 years ago

That is a bit high, but like previously mentioned, you probably have the automatic. With my 2002 I am pushing 3500 at 70mph.

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trumanwoll answered 11 years ago

It is way high unless you are in 3rd. If automatic then you have either a transmission issue or a tach issue. I'd bet the tach. You must be able to tell if the engine is at near peak, the noise would be deafening..

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