This makes the most sense because 3 dots are at 65 mph way to high to for a shift to 4th. -----Original Message----- From: Cory Sammons [mailto:slagskot@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 5:32 PM To: Lastfogel, Darren; Vanagon List Subject: Re: Speedo Question (Not the beach type)
On 9/13/04 12:36 PM, "Lastfogel, Darren" <dlastfogel@PLYFORMS.COM> wrote: > Hello, I was trying to figure out what the orange dots represent on my 84 gl > automatic speedometer > I would assume that are shift points but I found nothing in the owners > manual to prove this. > As far as I know, not shift points, redline points for each gear. Probably not any use in an auto. In my 84 stick, the engine will cut out if you exceed the max for each gear (ie 3 dots = red line 3rd gear). Couldn't figure out why my van was cutting out on the highway once. Had it in 3rd! Cory Sammons 84 Westy 99 New Beetle Gardiner, NY |
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