sunking101
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Hi all,
My 1995 C180 seems to stay in 3rd gear a long time and I'm wondering if that's normal. Regardless of whether I'm in E or S mode, I get a quick shift just after setting off (engine cold or warm) but then the car stays in 3rd gear up until about 4500 revs before changing to 4th. Also, should I 'feel' the torque converter lock up after changing into 4th? Can't say that I notice it at all. At 70mph on the motorway I'm doing around 3500 revs and I thought autos generally speaking revved lower than manuals at cruising speeds. Any opinions much appreciated!
My 1995 C180 seems to stay in 3rd gear a long time and I'm wondering if that's normal. Regardless of whether I'm in E or S mode, I get a quick shift just after setting off (engine cold or warm) but then the car stays in 3rd gear up until about 4500 revs before changing to 4th. Also, should I 'feel' the torque converter lock up after changing into 4th? Can't say that I notice it at all. At 70mph on the motorway I'm doing around 3500 revs and I thought autos generally speaking revved lower than manuals at cruising speeds. Any opinions much appreciated!
