About Rick O. Expertise Classic, aircooled (rear engine) 1949-1979 VW's, specializing in electrical problems, fuel injection, and Type 181 "The Thing".
NOTE: I have limited experience on water-cooled VWs (Rabbit, Golf, Jetta, etc...) but I am glad to help to the extent of my knowledge, due to the fact there are currently no other experts registered for these models.
Experience 15 years of aircooled VW ownership and maintenance.
Publications Wikipedia, VW Beetle
Education/Credentials Retired US military Electronics Tech/Master Training Specialist, Civilian Computer engineer.
Question Our 2005 Jetta's RPMs go over 3000 and stay there at higher speeds. Mechanic found a leak, replaced gasket and filled transmission fluid. Still revs over 3000 at 65 and up. What is the normal RPM for highway speeds of 65-70 and what could be the problem.
Answer Susan,
Assuming it's an automatic, 3000 RPM seems like the normal range. But this also depends on the kind of transmission, how many gears, size of your tires and if the transmission has overdrive which will lower the RPMs. If 3000 RPM is in fact NOT your normal experience and nothing else has changed, it is possible the torque converter (in the transmission) is slipping.
