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Old 09-16-2011, 09:43 PM
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Is it normal for a 2000 protege to run upwards 3500 rpm when going 75-80?
 
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Old 09-17-2011, 06:16 AM
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Yes. Mazdas have fairly short gearing. It helps give them the Zoom-Zoom Mazda is known for.
 
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