2012 Corolla High RPM

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see4seenu

New Member
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#1
Hi,

I just got a 2012 Toyota Corolla L (4 speed automatic) from my friend and observed that it is running at high RPM compared to my accord. It is running at 2900 rpm at 70 mph and about 3400 rpm at 80 mph. I checked it to make sure it is not in 3rd gear. It's running in 'D' mode. Is it normal for corollas to run at these RPMs? Are there any precautions to be taken to avoid any long term damage to the car? Please advise.

Thanks
 
echarleswhyte

echarleswhyte

New Member
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#3
faster you go the higher the RPM. my 5 speed spins just under 2000 when going 100km (65ish mph I think). for a 4 speed going the speeds you going sounds about right
 
Donabed Kopoian

Donabed Kopoian

6 Speed Master
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#4
It's all torque multiplication. Smaller engines need to spin higher to get in their powerband, so gearing is more shallow as a result. My '82 Mustang GT did 2000 rpm at 75 in 4th gear (was a 4 speed), but it was a V-8. My Matrix did around 3200 at 75 in 5th and the Corolla does 2600 in 6th because they are four-bangers.
 
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Kev250R

This is my other car
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#8
It's normal, my 2010 does it too. On a related note does anyone know if the four-speed auto in these cars has an overdrive?

Kevin
 
IFMJohn

IFMJohn

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#9
It does have OD.

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