Hey Abscate, 5-speed RPM question - MPG talk

Post by **matthew1** » 22 Mar 2019, 12:25

What's your engine RPM in 5th at 80 MPH? My Golf wagon 6-speed is at 2.5k in 6th.

(Why 80 MPH? That's around average interstate [non-metro] speed from what I observe, out here in the West anyway.)

Post by **abscate** » 22 Mar 2019, 17:51

I dont think I’ve ever hit 80, even in NJ

I want to say 2500 at 70, so about 2850 at 80?

Mpg would suck at 80!

Post by **June** » 22 Mar 2019, 19:23

abscate wrote: ↑22 Mar 2019, 17:51 I dont think I’ve ever hit 80, even in NJ

I want to say 2500 at 70, so about 2850 at 80?

Mpg would suck at 80!

Abscate you never fail to make me at least giggle a bit! Do you really never hit 80mph because of gas mileage

My daughter just left for South Florida from a two day visit and she had a laundry list of complaints. So I drove her C70 several times up to 90 mph today

petal on the floor of course! I really put it through its paces on the way to my dealer for a service. I then realized she thought it should drive like a S80 T6

she really wants my car I'm afraid...

It's the T6 has so much quieter turbo and exhaust system and a long 6cylinder is naturally balanced from what I understand for smooth operation. I tried to explain it to her that her T5 is driving perfectly for what it is. She had me convinced it had a exhaust leak maby, but my mechanic said it is perfect. I vaguely recall the XC70 had a bit of a exhaust note? Vs. The silent S80 T6 exhaust.

Anyway I thought of you today and how your daughters have been taught about cars. So I took time and went over the cars features. She thought the headlights off position was the low beams and the on position was high beam

also did not know how to defrost/fog windshield and rear window

!!! Much less using front and rear fog lights

. I pointed out that the owners books explain everything! Because she asked what do all these buttons do?!

I'm afraid I sheltered her from her father too much

Just had give you a well done

with your girls! June

EngineeringBloke · Post by **EngineeringBloke** » 22 Mar 2019, 19:37

I have been dealing with a wrecked tire, and suspension issues found after my daughter drove into a car sized (not really) pothole. But the roads are in a terrible state around here. June, thanks for the reminder that I need to give her a test on the controls.

Post by **abscate** » 22 Mar 2019, 19:43

I drive at 65-70, I might reach 75 if the flow in the right lane reaches that.

My car life has been a lot better since I invoked the 2 hour, 10 minute walking break rule.

Post by **June** » 22 Mar 2019, 19:55

abscate wrote: ↑22 Mar 2019, 19:43

My car life has been a lot better since I invoked the 2 hour, 10 minute walking break rule.

In what way??? It cant be aches in a Volvo seat! June

Post by **abscate** » 23 Mar 2019, 04:27

Every time I think of selling this car that seat stops me. I did 30 hours of driving in last week and never once even felt like I was in a car. Abby’s new S70 might even get new foam and leather skins for the front , especially if I can close this deal of an order of 100,000 ladders from Mexico.

Post by **Rattnalle** » 23 Mar 2019, 11:03

30 hours in a week is no problem but 18 hours in a day actually crossed the limited even for the Volvo seats. That I had been mountain biking in the Alps for a week before getting in the car probably didn't help. But regardless.

The 2.5T AT hits 160-ish kph at 3000 rpm. An equivalent manual would rev higher.

crlande · Post by **crlande** » 23 Mar 2019, 12:59

I would think ladders "from" Mexico would be at a premium right now.

Post by **abscate** » 24 Mar 2019, 13:17

Total fail, Matt did you want to know rpms on the T5 or the P2 NA M56?