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Volkswagen Golf IV - VW Golf SE 1.6 Auto - Rev at 4000 RPM at 70MPH - wackorash84

Hiya, Just recently bought this and was driving it down the motorway.

However, realised that it was doing 4000 RPM at 70MPH. It's a 1.6SE Automatic. Could anyone advise whether this is normal? Thanks a lot. Awaiting your reply in anticipation.

Volkswagen Golf IV - VW Golf SE 1.6 Auto - Rev at 4000 RPM at 70MPH - unthrottled

No. It's either not going into top gear or-if it's a true automatic (ie not DSG) the torque converterhas not locked and is slipping excessively.