# Rpms 3000 driving at 60mph **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [September 24, 2019, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-3000-driving-at-60mph/149429 "2019-09-24T17:58:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Rebecca\_Hall](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7cd45c/32.png) [@Rebecca\_Hall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rebecca_Hall)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2019, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-3000-driving-at-60mph/149429/1 "2019-09-24T17:58:24Z")
I have a 04 jag 3.0 x type, when I am driving 60 mph the rpms are 3000 . Why ? I know I need to change plugs n wires, oil n filter. I just got this car any… ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2019, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-3000-driving-at-60mph/149429/2 "2019-09-24T18:06:06Z")
Sounds like your transmission is not shifting into the upper gears. When you have the other delayed maintenance performed you might get lucky with having the transmission fluid and filter changed. It could also be the transmission control module, but you should be getting a fault light or check engine light. ---
**Author:** ![Rebecca\_Hall](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7cd45c/32.png) [@Rebecca\_Hall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rebecca_Hall)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2019, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-3000-driving-at-60mph/149429/3 "2019-09-24T18:09:00Z")
Yes I have a ck engine light … I m going to run obd2 on it to see what codes it throws at me … also I was told that there are 3 sensors need cked ---
**Author:** ![Rebecca\_Hall](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7cd45c/32.png) [@Rebecca\_Hall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rebecca_Hall)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2019, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-3000-driving-at-60mph/149429/4 "2019-09-24T18:10:13Z")
With this car it has a closed trans cuz I dont see a dip stick for it ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2019, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-3000-driving-at-60mph/149429/5 "2019-09-24T18:15:22Z")
Many transmissions no longer have dip sticks, but fluid still needs to be changed. Though manufacturers often have unreasonable extended fluid change intervals, it is best to have it changed every 30,000 miles. Do you have any warning lights on, such as check engine? Transmission check might require a separate electronic scan-I do not know whether yours does or not. ---
**Author:** ![Rebecca\_Hall](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7cd45c/32.png) [@Rebecca\_Hall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rebecca_Hall)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2019, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-3000-driving-at-60mph/149429/6 "2019-09-24T20:02:24Z")
Yes there is a gear box n engine light … also if the coolant is low … would it be ok put water in it until I get the correct coolant ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2019, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-3000-driving-at-60mph/149429/7 "2019-09-24T20:16:40Z")
If it doesn’t need more than about half a gallon I would say yes for a short amount of time. If you are in an area that freezes be should to get it corrected before the first freeze. Good luck with your Jaguar. ---
**Author:** ![Honda-Blackbird](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/honda-blackbird/32/3159_2.png) [@Honda-Blackbird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda-Blackbird)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2019, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-3000-driving-at-60mph/149429/8 "2019-09-24T20:31:49Z")
If my memory serves me… What you have there is a glorified Ford Taurus… No really. It sounds like your AWD trans is either in OD lockout… or not in top gear for some reason. 3K at 60 is too high for that model. ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/48514_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2019, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-3000-driving-at-60mph/149429/9 "2019-09-24T20:41:21Z")
> [@Honda\_Blackbird](#): > > What you have there is a glorified Ford Taurus No, it is an upscale version of the **Ford Mondeo** , which was a mundane **non** -performance-oriented family sedan that was marketed in The UK. One of the reasons why that model failed in the marketplace is that Brits realized that it was little more than an overpriced Mondeo. 🤔 ---
**Author:** ![Honda-Blackbird](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/honda-blackbird/32/3159_2.png) [@Honda-Blackbird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda-Blackbird)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2019, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-3000-driving-at-60mph/149429/10 "2019-09-24T20:42:45Z")
Yes yes… What @VDCdriver said… lol. They all share a ton of parts with each other either way. ---
**Author:** ![anon86613489](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ad7895/32.png) [@anon86613489](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anon86613489)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2019, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-3000-driving-at-60mph/149429/11 "2019-09-24T20:55:17Z")
> [@VDCdriver](#): > > the **Ford Mondeo** , which was a mundane **non** -performance-oriented family sedan that was marketed in The UK If You’ll call this mundane, I wonder what You’ll call peppy 😁 > **[Ford Mondeo II Sedan 3.0 V6 24V ST220 (226 Hp) | Technical Specs, Fuel...](https://www.auto-data.net/en/ford-mondeo-ii-sedan-3.0-v6-24v-st220-226hp-7685)** > > Technical Specs: Ford Mondeo II Sedan 3.0 V6 24V ST220 (226 Hp) Sedan /2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006/ | Fuel consumption, Dimensions, 226 Hp, 243 km/h, 151 mph, 0-100 km/h: 7.4 sec, 0-60 mph: 7 sec, 10.2 l/100 km, 23.1 US mpg, 27.7 UK mpg, 9.8 km/l Okay, yes, you could get more sedate versions also 😀 > [@VDCdriver](#): > > The UK As well as the rest of Europe. ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/48514_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2019, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-3000-driving-at-60mph/149429/12 "2019-09-24T21:17:19Z")
I hope you realize that your European residence gives you much more knowledge of these NON-US models than those of us in The US. Then again, I seem to know… a _bit more_… about some of these NON-US models than most of the folks posting in this forum. 🤔 ---
**Author:** ![anon86613489](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ad7895/32.png) [@anon86613489](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anon86613489)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2019, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-3000-driving-at-60mph/149429/13 "2019-09-24T21:25:40Z")
Of course I do. It has (from my side) only been meant as a friendly and - hopefully - funny banter. But maybe it isn’t recieved that way. If so, I apologize. ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/48514_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2019, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-3000-driving-at-60mph/149429/14 "2019-09-24T21:26:44Z")
No apology necessary! I just wanted to set the record straight… so to speak… ---
**Author:** ![PvtPublic](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/pvtpublic/32/13089_2.png) [@PvtPublic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PvtPublic)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2019, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-3000-driving-at-60mph/149429/15 "2019-09-24T23:39:06Z")
> [@anon86613489](#): > > 7.4 sec 0-100, 7 sec 0-60, Only .4 sec. from 60 to 100 ❓ . Something ain’t right with those numbers. ---
**Author:** ![anon86613489](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ad7895/32.png) [@anon86613489](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anon86613489)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2019, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-3000-driving-at-60mph/149429/16 "2019-09-24T23:45:35Z")
> [@PvtPublic](#): > > Only .4 sec. from 60 to 100 If You had read the link, You would have noted that the numbers were for: 7,4 sec 0-100 kilometers per hour and 7,00 sec 0-60 miles per hour (96 km. per hour) 😁 ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2019, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-3000-driving-at-60mph/149429/17 "2019-09-25T00:41:06Z")
I had an ‘84 Escort, I think they used centimeters to measure the 0-100 time.