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Max rpm - in mph
Posted: 25 Mar 2018, 15:56
by dickie14
I have a 2.0 CU with the 3-speed automatic. I'd like to know what the maximum speed I can go in 1st and 2nd is without over revving the engine. The speedo has the gear change dots on it but there are four sets of them so assume they're for a manual gearbox...?
Re: Max rpm - in mph
Posted: 25 Mar 2018, 16:26
by Oldiebut goodie
Page 14 of the owners manual gives the speeds. ( Caravelle one anyway)
Re: Max rpm - in mph
Posted: 25 Mar 2018, 18:44
by dickie14
So it does - thanks! Never thought of looking there
30mph for 1st, 56mph in 2nd, in case anyone else is intereted
Re: Max rpm - in mph
Posted: 26 Mar 2018, 13:36
by zenecho
My speedo has a little orange dot, two dots and three dots around the edge. I always assumed -maybe I read it somewhere? that was the maximum speed for each gear?
Re: Max rpm - in mph
Posted: 26 Mar 2018, 14:31
by dickie14
I think you're right, but they're the shift points for a 4-speed manual
Re: Max rpm - in mph
Posted: 26 Mar 2018, 14:37
by R0B
Just stick it in drive let the box decide.In the ten years of owning my auto, i can count on one hand the times the stick has been in the 1 and 2 positions.