engine revs

Asked by maxim6701 Apr 19, 2010 at 07:00 PM about the 1991 BMW 3 Series 318is Coupe RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

why does the engine revs up beyond 4000 rpm even in the 5th gear (120Km/h)

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LouiGuy answered 14 years ago

400 rpm sound right for 120 k an hour. remember it`s a 4 cylinder 1.8 litre.

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Chuck answered 14 years ago

Is it a manual or automatic transmission?

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