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What is considered normal RPM for 60mph?
I don’t know much about cars but a friend told me that she was having issues with her air filter that affected her car’s RPM. Now I’m curious to know if my car is operating normally. What is considered normal RPM?
Sarah Gray · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
The average car normally gets between 2,000 and 2,500 RPM, but there’s some variance depending on the kind of car that you’re driving and its engine.
What it means: A car’s RPM has little to do with your speed. RPM refers to your engine’s revolutions per minute and has more to do with your transmission than anything else.
Here are some standard ranges for RPMs based on your car’s driving status:
- Idle: 600 to 1000 RPM
- Accelerating: 2,000 to 2,500
The temperature outside can affect your idling RPMs, too. Cold weather can make your car raise its RPMs to keep up with its typical processes, but it should fall back to a normal range as your car warms up.
If your car is idling too high or too low, you may be looking at issues with:
- Fuel or air delivery
- Worn or damaged gearbox band
- Worn or damaged torque converter
Take your car to a mechanic for an inspection if your car is noticeably idling or revving outside of normal RPMs.
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