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Old 01-15-2012, 10:14 AM   #16 (permalink)
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I have a 2012 2.0 Auto, I am always on the highway and I am also in the break in stage. I run 78-80 mph at 2500 rpms
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Old 01-15-2012, 04:44 PM   #17 (permalink)
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i WAS MISTAKEN ABOUT RPM'S OF MY AUTO - AT 75 PMH MINE RUNS A APPROX. 2400 RPM NOT 2800 RPM
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Old 01-30-2012, 09:20 PM   #18 (permalink)
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Seems a little high. I was cruising at 85 and it stayed right around 2500. Brought it up to 90 and it still wasn't at 3000. Drove at 75 at it consistently stays at 2250. I had a three hour drive to watch this lol.

BTW I have a 2011 5 door sx. all pretty much the same across the board just wanted to let you know.
ya i was running at 60-75/80 @ 2100-2800 rpm got worried tho
i have a 4sp forte ex 2010
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'10 Auto Sedan..... 70 mph @ 2300 rpm roughly...
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Old 01-30-2012, 11:09 PM   #20 (permalink)
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There are different factors that go into what your rpm will be at different speeds. I drive constantly at 70-80mph and it ranges from 2500-3000 just from slight differences in the grade in the road.
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Old 01-30-2012, 11:36 PM   #21 (permalink)
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you gotta love this thread, it keeps popin up and all the factors are different...
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Old 03-21-2012, 02:33 PM   #22 (permalink)
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you shoulda got the RED 2.4 lt like me ya bagggg
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