Engine RPMs?

Tiny
CHRIS BONNELL
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  • 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
  • 2.2L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 94,500 MILES
When driving the car at 80KPH the RPMs are just over 2,000 and when it’s at 90 it’s like about 2.5k, is this normal for the car?
Sunday, August 13th, 2023 AT 4:43 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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It sounds like the transmission is not shifting into overdrive, can you count the shifts to confirm there should be 4 shifts. Also, let's run the codes to see if any are stored.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Also check the transmission fluid level.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-and-add-transmission-fluid

Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so I can hear the RPM noise? That way I can tell for sure what's going on. You can upload it here with your response.

Please go over these guides and get back to us.
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Monday, August 14th, 2023 AT 12:52 PM

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