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: RPM too high at 65MPH?


Don B.
Mar 28th, 2007, 03:07 PM
Should the CVT rev so high (3,000) at 65 MPH (flat level road, no wind). Every other automatic tranny I've had ran at about 1,800 in OD. The mini dealer said this is normal, but it seems it would be a waste of gas for a vehicle of this weight.

Thanks!