General Info Help Needed

[ntrprize]

Hello. I just purcchased a 96 tracker for my son for xmas. Its his first vehicle.

2 question.

What RPM should the engine be at when cruising at 65? This one seems really high. It is an automatic. I could just be used to newer cars.

Also, the transmission shift handle is torn. I want to replace it before I give it to him, but I have no clue where to get a new one. Any suggestions?

Thanks

[Shconer]

At 100KMh or 62MPH it should be between around 3000RPM and 4000RPM depending on weather the torque converter is locked up or not.

[tracka96]

My 96 with a 3 spd auto is right about 3100 RPM at 55 MPH on a level highway, which is what the book calls for. Tracka96